Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.39
Liaison Dianne Anderson
Submission Date Jan. 31, 2011
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New York University
Tier2-4: Snow and Ice Removal

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Ozgem Ornektekin
Director
Office of Sustainability
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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:

The University purchases ice melting crystals made of less-toxic ingredients, including colored crystals so less can be used during application:

"Green Scapes Ice Melt is the natural ice melter choice. Melts down to -10* F - Contains liquid Ice Ban, a product that is friendlier on the environment, less corrosive, and biodegradable. Enhanced with a green color indicator."


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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