| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Andy Mitchell |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Illinois Chicago
Tier2-4: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Cynthia
Klein-Banai Associate Chancellor for Sustainability 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:
UIC's snow and ice removal practice includes the strict adherence to limiting certain chemical compounds to certain areas of the institution's grounds. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is only used on parking lots, while calcium chloride (CaCl2) and magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is used on sidewalks, streets, pavements and other necessary hard surfaces. Both CaCl2 and MgCl2 are much less toxic to plant life surrounding paved surfaces, and is less corrosive to concrete and steel (and other iron alloys) than sodium chloride.
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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