| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Keisha Payson |
| Submission Date | Nov. 22, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bowdoin College
Tier2-4: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Spencer
Eusden Sustainable Bowdoin Assistant Sustainable Bowdoin |
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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:
To reduce the environmental impact of salting during Maine winters, Bowdoin uses a product called Magic Salt. Magic Salt is ordinary rock salt that has been treated with an agricultural by-product of the distilling process blended with magnesium chloride. It is non-toxic, biodegradable product and has a corrosion index lower than distilled water.
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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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