Ice Melt: Remember 'Mother Earth' When Fighting 'Mother Nature'

Environmentally friendly ice melt is available, but distributors need to avoid greenwashing

By Keith Loria

With millions of dollars invested in roadways and parking lots, it’s a shame when winter comes that people use an ice melter that is inexpensive in the short term, but over time, will leave damage that will cost thousands of dollars to repair and also have a negative impact on the environment. In addition, facility managers must not only consider the exterior of buildings but also the entrances and walkways with floor coverings that may be impacted from tracked in residual chemicals on occupants’ shoes.

To minimize damage and create safer environments, manufacturers have developed environmentally friendly, or green, ice melt blends.

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