Environmental Hazard Socks for containing Saline Runoff on roads
THE CHALLENGE
The widespread use of road deicing salts—over 20 million tons annually in the U.S.—has created a growing environmental challenge, as these salts wash into waterways and infrastructure, causing corrosion, aquatic toxicity, and escalating water treatment costs. Current solutions, such as salt-tolerant plants, biochar amendments,...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Gregory Welbaum
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Environment/Green Tech
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