We all know how salt wreaks havoc on our cars, bicycles, and shoes every winter, and its impact on the environment is every bit as corrosive. Can you believe that we’ve changed the pH of the Great Lakes by salting our roads and sidewalks? To reduce your environmental footprint, skip the salt and spare your local ecosystem. Instead opt for a green de-icer, like Enviromelt, which contains no salts or chlorides. Or better yet, try making your own! See December’s Recipe of the Month for an easy and environmentally friendly fix to slippery sidewalks.