The cold weather is upon us and we’re thankful for our cozy homes, but many of us aren’t so happy about the treacherous conditions on our roads and pavements. Snow and ice always cause complications, but the added salt that’s used to clean them can lead to problems for our rivers, lakes, wildlife, and ultimately us.
That’s why ECO-ST has come up with a de-icing solution that keeps you safer as well as causes less harm to the planet.
Starfish extract
Most deicers have a very high salt content, and while this makes them effective at de-icing, it also means that they often deposit a lot of chloride ions into the ground and soil. These chloride ions can cause a soil chemical reaction which leads to the breakdown of organic matter and leaves plants unable to take up essential nutrients. Chloride ions also lead to extreme corrosion over time, leading to damaged infrastructure.
When expecting heavy snowfall, we need a de-icing solution that doesn’t come with so many side effects. STAR’S TECH ECO-ST is one such de-icer; it uses starfish extract biowaste as well as chemical compounds to clear away the ice, leading to far less toxicity in the ground.
ECO-ST adsorbs chloride
Biowaste is a key material in these deicers. The Biowaste is in fact starfish extract, which has a porous structure that easily adsorbs chemicals from the ground and soil. One of these chemicals that it effectively adsorbs is chloride ions. When it snows, ECO-ST protects the soil and our environment from this harmful substance and minimizes the chloride ion ’ emission.
Friendly to marine life
Salt de-icers cause many problems, not least of which is the fact that they are harmful to aquatic life. We use large quantities on our roads and paths, so it’s bound to get into watercourses at some point.
Unfortunately, the chloride content included in road salt cause harm to aquatic life and it also negatively affects the ecosystems in these watercourses. ECO-ST minimizes this by adding starfish extract and by adsorbing any excess chloride ions that may be present in the surrounding soil or groundwater.
ECO-ST de-icer is safer for pets
It can be hard to find pet-friendly deicers that still make walking on snowy paths safer. Traditional de-icers often have a high concentration of salts, which can cause problems for your pet. The main issue that pet owners are concerned about is the burns that chloride-based de-icers can cause on their pets’ paws. The salts and high chemical content cause sores and burns when animals step on them, so it’s important to look for a deicer that puts your pets’ interests at heart.
Fortunately, STAR’S TECH de-icer reduces the damages on pets and plants alike, so when snowy seasons come, you can relax. ECO-ST is manufactured with bead type instead of common flake type. On that bead, we coated with a special coating agent with porous structure and other ingredients. This makes the difference from other existing de-icers. The special coating bead type makes it easier to penetrate into snow and ice. This maximizes melting Performance by 166% compared with road salt. Also, the special coating bead type is Dust-Free, so it doesn’t cause a fatal respiratory disease for kids. Not only this, the specially coated bead does not easily stick to the pet paws and even if they stick, the special coating minimizes paw burns.
The ECO-ST de-icer is a highly effective way to melt snow and ice without compromising the environment or animal safety. With this type of deicer, you can prevent any damage to your property or sidewalk, and rest easy during snowy winter months.
