| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.63 |
| Liaison | Stephen Ellis |
| Submission Date | Dec. 14, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Boston University
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Dennis
Carlberg Associate Vice President for Sustainability BU Sustainability |
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Has the institution implemented technologies or strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal?:
Yes
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A brief description of the snow and ice removal program, policy, or practice:
The University uses a variety of snow and ice removal strategies with a range of sustainability benefits and challenges. Environmentally preferable magnesium chloride is used on entrances, steps, and sidewalks. Salt is used on driveways, and parking lots. Pre-application is limited to reduce runoff of un-dissolved melting agents.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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