Reference story: Municipality of Siilinjärvi

The municipality of Siilinjärvi, located in Northern Savonia, has achieved excellent results in dust binding with Kemion’s Eco-Binder F solution. Siilinjärvi is mainly located in the ground water area where traditional chloride-based salts cannot be used due to their harmful environmental effects. For the maintenance of ground water areas, it is essential to choose a product that does not accumulate in nature, wells, or water bodies, thus preventing damage. Eco-Binder F’s biodegradability and environmental friendliness played a significant role when Siilinjärvi sought a new solution for the annual dust binding problem.

Night frosts do not affect dust binding

In Siilinjärvi, dust binding is done in the urban areas. In addition to aesthetic aspect, dust also causes health issues in the urban areas. On spring 2024, two dust binding treatments were done in the urban areas with good results.

Dust binding is always attempted proactively, but this spring, the air quality in the urban areas deteriorated significantly due to excessive dusting. The amount of gravel used, dust carried by vehicle tires, and nearby highways contribute to dusting and thus the area’s air quality. After the Eco-Binder treatment, air quality improved significantly, as seen in air quality measurements.

On spring 2024, night frosts rose all the way to -12 degrees celsius, but it did not affect the results of the Eco-Binder treatments. Thanks to its low freezing point, Eco-Binder products can bind dust even during night frosts without concern about the slipperiness of pathways.

Focusing on maintenance

The municipality of Siilinjärvi has also tested Kemion’s dust binding products proactively before sand collection in the spring. Proactive use was found to reduce the dust problem in the spring. In addition, the municipality of Siilinjärvi has utilized the granular Eco-Melter S during winter, for example, in maintaining bus shelters.

Teija Savolainen, the maintenance manager of the municipality of Siilinjärvi, says that the product’s suitability for ground water areas influenced the choice. “Maintenance must be prioritized because it has health impacts. However, it is essential to find a balance where costs remain low, and the quality of maintenance remains high.”

Kemion received special praise for fast deliveries and effectively controlling the dust problem with its product.

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