| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.93 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Ezra
Small Sustainability Manager Physical Plant |
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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:
Here at UMass we use a product that consists of biproduct of materials from distilleries to melt the salt on our side walks. This allows us to avoid using harsh chemicals to defrost our sidewalks. See notes section for product specs..
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Sent from Pam Monn, Director of Grounds (1/24/14):
"IBG Magic Liquid is a highly effective liquid de-icing agent made from a patented blend of magnesium chloride combined with an agricultural by-product of the distilling process (i.e. grain and/or sugar based) and is protected under U.S. patent #4,676,918. No other liquid ice melter can make this claim.
IBG Magic Liquid is non-toxic, bio-degradable a nd has a corrosion index lower than distilled water. IBG Magic Liquid can be applied directly to paved surfaces in advance of a winter storm, or can be sprayed onto regular rock salt, Is safe to use on concrete, is non-corrosive, does not harm curbside grassed areas or plants, and continues to melt ice to below -35F°.
IBG Magic Liquid is a proprietary formula of magnesium chloride combined with an agricultural by-product of the distilling process (i.e. grain and/or sugar based) and is protected under U.S. patent #4,676,918. No other liquid ice melter can make this claim.
IBG Magic Liquid can be applied directly to paved surfaces in advance of a winter storm and the following results will occur:
Black ice is eliminated.
Because of its residual effect, snow and ice will not bond to paved surfaces.
It melts faster.
It works longer.
It is environmentally friendlier.
Its less corrosive than distilled water.
It is DEC approved.
It is safe for concrete parking structures.
It even neutralizes rust!
IBG Magic Liquid saves money, time and labor.
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