We use salt to clear our roadways and stabilize our roadbeds as well as to maintain the conditioning systems that soften hard water. We make textiles and chemicals with it. Everything from aspirin to bar soap to leather shoes! In a single year, Canadians can use more than ten million tonnes of the stuff. In fact, it's estimated there are more than 14,000 uses for this marvelous compound.Shaking up the Industry. more... See more text