Greening your Snow Storms – Snow Removal

Good news!  Green Philly Blog gave advice in Philly’s Metro yesterday to ‘green your snow cleanup.”

Here’s a quick recap of how to deal with ice and snow when mother nature pounds again and again, as it has this winter:

• Shovel early & often – right after the snow falls.  It’s the easiest way to minimize the ice.
• Can’t physically shovel? Choose a lesser-impact electric snowblower over a gas-powered model.
• Scatter coffee grinds, sand or birdseed and wear boots with treads to gain traction and minimize slipping.
• Use rock salt sparingly – apprx. 1 handful per square yard is sufficient.
• Sweep up any excess salt as soon as the ice melts so it doesn’t wind up on pets’ paws or running off into the gutter.

Posted by Julie

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher