Road salt used during winter can hurt the environment. An Illinois conservation group has an alternative.

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Nov. 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/road-salt-winter-environment-illinois-conservation-alternative/

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Conventional road salt is great for keeping roads safe in winter, but not for the environment. An Illinois conservation group has an alternative, and officials in Carol Stream say it's working. The [ Salt Smart Collaborative ][1] is a program within the Conservation Foundation, a Will County nonpro...