EnviroTech Journal

When you look outside, what do you see?

For many people living in the United States, it is common to see a lawn when looking outside your front window. The American fascination with lawns can be seen as early as the 17^th century when a large, well-maintained lawn served as a symbol of wealth. However, as society and agricultural technology advanced, lawns become more accessible and soon became a staple feature of the American Dream.

But times are changing...

When winter storms come, it is typically the state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) and Public Works Agency's responsibility to ensure roads are snow and ice free. Individuals who help create and implement deicing and anti-icing programs are looking to make strategic decisions that maximize operational efficiency.

To increase efficiency, it is important to avoid expensive and time-consuming obstacles, like vehicle maintenance and replacement. State DOTs and Public Works Agencies are taking proactive measures to minimize issues, like corrosion damage, which can be a large contributor to vehicle damage. 

Corrosion is a natural oxidation process that erodes metals due to chemical reactions. Once corrosion is present, it spreads quickly and degrades the quality of metal by forming abrasions, cracks, and holes. State DOTs are working to alleviate corrosion damage by decreasing the amount of product needed to clear roads by implementing brine technology and corrosion inhibitors.

Sometimes product deliveries do not go as planned…

The product may have been delivered to the wrong location, perhaps the wrong amount of product was delivered, or even the wrong product itself was delivered! Cut out the hassle of delivery when you order with EnviroTech Services, Inc.

EnviroTech Services, Inc. is proud to provide quick and convenient delivery of superior road surface solutions. To ensure complete customer satisfaction, EnviroTech Services, Inc. utilizes local Denver service, Sitefotos, for photo-taking, project-tagging, customer communication, and more! By simply snapping a photo of the before and after conditions of a project, communication with the customer is increased with the touch of a button.

When the snow stops flying and the roads are slowing down, it is common for anyone working in snow removal to wonder how the shift went as they finish the last run of the day. 

“How could have my shift gone better?,” you ask yourself as you remember moments that seemed a little off- like how the truck jumped when the plow grabbed the snowpack or how the wing plow did not go down as fast as it did before.

When evaluating a long shift, it is important to think about the condition of your trucks and equipment.

When implementing a deicing and anti-icing program, there are many factors to consider. What product is best for various road and weather conditions? How much product should be used? What method should be used to apply the product?

When you are planning product application and applying product, it is important to keep a few things in mind. Check out a few tips on the best practices and considerations when it comes to deicing and anti-icing: 

According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are over 1,300 deaths and more than 116,800 injuries caused by vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy or icy pavements across the nation each year. Road surface condition is the single most important safety factor during a winter event — more important than visibility, precipitation, air temperature, wind or exposure.

EnviroTech Services, Inc. is proud to be a leader in providing environmentally-conscious road surface solutions. It is important to go beyond providing sustainable products, and to provide important information about why and how certain products and practices are deemed more sustainable than others. EnviroTech Services, Inc. experts answered a few questions regarding what leaching is, its adverse effects, and how it can be prevented in order to help the community.

As a snow contractor, it is vital to ensure the safety of the community. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips, and falls cause an estimated 700 fatalities per year, as well as many serious injuries. To avoid the dangers of slips, trips and falls, it is crucial to have an effective plan for snow removal.