Smart About Salt

Landscape Ontario's Snow and Ice Sector Group has developed a curriculum for training employees in the snow and ice industry.

Companies should commit to focusing as much on social and environmental concerns as they do on profits in a win-win-win framework.

Consider using the right product, at the right time, in the right amounts.

Since it’s almost impossible to stop salt derived chlorides once they are introduced to the environment, the best way to address environmental problems from excessive salt use is with source controls.

There should be no debate that those we engage for winter maintenance should be professionals, but too often their contributions are minimized.

The use of salt bins is concerning for a variety of reasons.

When it comes to winter maintenance, how to best support people should be at the forefront of all of our discussions, actions and communications.

Improving knowledge is one of the best ways to advance a career.

One of the best examples of the positive change being embraced by winter maintenance professionals is the use of liquid de-icing materials.

One challenge has been the ability to find salt and the year-over-year increased costs for product.