| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.28 |
| Liaison | Kevin Kirsche |
| Submission Date | April 29, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Georgia
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Andrew
Lentini Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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:
Athens, Ga sees little snowfall each other, averaging about 2 inches over the course of the year. The Grounds Department within the Physical Plant Division implements sand as its first precautionary measure to mitigate the dangers of snow and ice. Concentrating on high pedestrian areas, and only in cases of heavy ice or snow, "Snow Melt" is applied in limited quantities to help facilitate melting. On the whole, chlorine-based products are avoided, and naturally-based products are employed such as urea-based products which are far less damaging to natural systems.
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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