| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.54 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | Aug. 8, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Iowa
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Liz
Christiansen Director 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:
The UI Facilities Management employs a risk-management approach for the snow and ice removal program. Pedestrian and vehicle safety is the primary focus. The selection of management approaches and materials to achieve safe travel conditions is based on reducing ecological impact whenever possible. The first level of response is removal of snow and ice with blades and/or brooms. When a safe travel surface cannot be achieved by mechanical means, a sand and material mixture is applied to melt snow and ice only where necessary.
The UI uses a beet juice-infused salt mixture that remains effective at lower temperatures. Experience has shown that, because of its effectiveness, much less mixture is required. UI Facilities Management limits the use of this material along walks adjacent to the Iowa River in an effort to minimize runoff into the river.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
For more detailed information regarding this subject, please see:
http://sustainability.uiowa.edu/blog/2010/11/19/sugar-beets-and-salt-a-recipe-for-deicing/
For more detailed information regarding this subject, please see:
http://sustainability.uiowa.edu/blog/2010/11/19/sugar-beets-and-salt-a-recipe-for-deicing/
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