Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.15
Liaison Laura Young
Submission Date April 14, 2011
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STARS v1.0

Michigan State University
Tier2-4: Snow and Ice Removal

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Gerry Dobbs
Former Steward - Retired
IPF Landscape Services
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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:
MSU uses an organic liquid called GEOMELT, a sugar beet byproduct used in snow and ice removal. GEOMELT, combined with salt brine, can treat snow and ice conditions in temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Another benefit of using this product is that it acts longer on sidewalks and roadways and will increase equipment life because it is anti-corrosive.

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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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