| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.69 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Nov. 20, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Lou
Schmitt Director Facilities Operations |
Has the institution implemented technologies or strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal?:
A brief description of the snow and ice removal program, policy, or practice:
The University at Buffalo engages in a number of practices to limit the impact of snow and ice removal:
- Proper storage of sand to reduce runoff and leaching.
-minimizing the use of sand.
-hand shoveling,
-traditional plowing
-calibration of salt spreading machinery
- Yearly safety, equipment, and logistics training
- Storing snow in specific areas to minimize runoff.
- Use of Landscapers Choice as an alternative to salt use.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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