In the US, millions of new drivers hit the road every year, not to mention those drivers moving to or visiting snowy areas for the first time. That means, there is a lot of inexperienced winter driving happening on our roadways. In truth, even the most seasoned drivers can use a refresher on winter road safety to improve our driving habits.

We often get asked “is Ice Slicer^® safe for the environment?” We are proud to answer that Ice Slicer^® is committed to environmentally sustainable road treatment products and practices. Let us show you how.

Substances used on crops, gardens, homes, runways, and road surfaces, unfortunately find their way into the natural environment to some extent. Learning more about how certain substances can affect the environment helps us select the right products and use them more responsibly. Here, we will learn more about how deicing products can impact a reading called biochemical oxygen demand.

Some areas use non-soluble road aggregates to try and improve road traction during wintry conditions. These abrasive aggregates are usually crushed sand/gravel mixtures. Because these mixes are not water soluble, they don’t dissolve into brine and instead remain on the road surface or road side until they can be cleaned up. Let’s examine the cost of these clean up efforts and the benefits of using deicers instead of aggregates.