Overall Rating Reporter - expired
Overall Score
Liaison Kathy Dhanda
Submission Date March 22, 2012
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STARS v1.1

DePaul University
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Robert Janis
VP
Facility Operations
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Has the institution implemented technologies or strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal?:
Yes

A brief description of the snow and ice removal program, policy, or practice:

Indication—DePaul relies heavily on mechanical removal of snow before the de-icing process is engaged.

Description -- DePaul uses Magnesium Chloride instead of rock salt for ice removal. There is a factor of three difference in the cost.


The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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