In the face of a road salt shortage last winter, many snow contractors were left to find alternative methods for winter safety. Some contractors utilized pickled sand, while others leaned into liquid alternatives. With this shortage expected to continue, Partners in Project Green will host a webinar on Wednesday September 9, from 1:00-2:00 pm exploring alternatives to traditional road salt. The discussion will focus on winter safety best practices, real-world examples of how road salt alternatives are being used, lessons learned, and the benefits and barriers of their uptake. In addition to resource scarcity, road salt alternatives have demonstrated an effective solution to reducing chloride application, thereby reducing the amount ending up in surrounding soils and waterways.
The discussion will be beneficial for facility managers, operations managers, property managers, municipalities, conservation authorities, winter contractors, insurance companies, sustainability professionals, etc.
Agenda
1:00 PM Welcome & Introductions
1:05 PM Introduction to Salt Alternatives
1:15 PM Lessons Learned from King City
1:25 PM Introduction to Liquids Revolution
1:30 PM Introduction to Eco Solutions
1:35 PM Panel Discussion
1:45 PM Q&A
Join us September 9, 2026 from 1:00-2:00pm EST. Register Now!
Speakers
Lee Gould, Executive Director, Smart About Salt Council
With an academic background in geoscience, Lee has worked tirelessly with the Smart About Salt Council (SASC) Board of Directors as Executive Director since 2012. In that time, Lee has helped this unique not-for-profit expand across North America and grow its training, certification, and program verification efforts such that they are deployed in English, French, and Spanish, through online, webinars and in-person training sessions.
Lee is also a member of the CTC Source Protection Committee and has worked closely with a wide variety of stakeholders interested in winter maintenance, the promotion of safety, and the financial and environmental impacts of poor practices.
Barry Budhu (P.Eng.), Manager of Transportation, Utilities & Fleet Services, King City
Barry Budhu, P.Eng., is an accomplished engineering leader with over 20 years of experience across both the municipal and private sectors in public works, transportation, and asset management. His career began in the capital delivery space, leading the planning, detailed design and construction of roads, sewers, watermains, and other linear infrastructure before transitioning into municipal operations, where he focused on maintaining and optimizing these assets. As Manager of Transportation, Utilities, and Fleet Services for the Township of King, Barry now leads multidisciplinary teams and is focused on asset lifecycle management, service optimization, and advancing environmental sustainability initiatives. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
Dion Sararus, Owner/Operator, Liquids Revolution
Dion Sararus is the owner and operator of Liquids Revolution, based in New Dundee, Ontario. With hands-on experience in liquid de-icing, dust control, brine production, and spray equipment manufacturing, Dion focuses on practical, field-tested solutions for contractors, municipalities, and winter maintenance professionals. Through Liquids Revolution, he helps promote smarter liquid application practices, equipment education, and more efficient salt management.
Antonio Vaccari, President & Sales Manager, Eco Solutions
Antonio Vaccari is President and Sales Manager at Eco Solutions, leading efforts to promote effective and sustainable ice control solutions. With over 25 years in the industry, Antonio works closely with municipalities, contractors, and property managers to help implement liquid de-icer alternatives that reduce environmental impact and improve winter safety.
Additional Resources
Sustainable Winter Management Workshop 2023: Watch our previous webinar exploring liquid de-icers.
Sustainable Salt Management Resource Hub: Learn more about how your organization can reduce salt use
Practical Sustainable Salt Management Checklist (Member Only Resource): Use this practical checklist to assess your property and identify best practices to reduce the use of salt.
Alternatives to Salt: What else melts snow and ice? Technical Brief: Discover the types of alternatives available and their advantages and disadvantages.
Procurement Guidance for Parking Lot Snow and Ice Management: Learn how different services impact winter service contract costs, low chloride alternatives, application rates, and more!