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Eco Snow-Melting Mats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Saltnets Can Melt Ice Quickly, Effectively and Without Salty Runoff

— October 28, 2016 — Eco
The amount of salt that's used to melt ice in urban locations has increased exponentially over the past several years, so the Saltnets are intended to help curb this. Funding now on Indiegogo, Saltnets work by packing a mix of sodium, calcium and magnesium chlorides into the tubular design of the mat. From here, the Saltnets go to work to effectively melt ice and snow at temperatures down to -15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Saltnets are great at ensuring you don't need to utilize salt in order to keep walkways and entrances free of ice and snow, but they're also great for use with pets. When salt gets trapped between the paw pads on a dog's foot they can irritate them and cause problems. Lastly, but surely most importantly, Saltnets aim to help eliminate the need to shovel after a fresh dusting of snow to reduce the need to get out the snow shovel.
Trend Themes
1. Eco Snow-melting Mats - Saltnets are disruptive innovation opportunities to reduce the amount of salt used to melt ice and snow.
2. Pet-friendly Ice Melting Solutions - Saltnets provide a pet-friendly alternative to traditional salt for melting ice, preventing irritation and health problems for pets.
3. Efficient Snow Removal Technology - Saltnets offer a convenient solution to eliminate the need for manual snow shoveling after a snowfall, increasing efficiency and reducing labor.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Sustainability - Saltnets present disruptive innovation opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of using excessive salt for snow and ice melting.
2. Pet Care - The pet care industry can benefit from Saltnets as a safe and pet-friendly solution for melting ice and snow without causing harm to pets.
3. Snow Removal Services - Saltnets offer disruptive innovation opportunities for snow removal companies by providing an efficient and salt-free solution for melting ice and snow.
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