Abstract: The invention is related to an improved fiber and articles comprising the improved fibers. The fiber comprises: 90 wt % to 99.99 wt % thermoplastic resin; and 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % additive is defined by Formula (I): wherein: Ar is selected from the group consisting of aryl, monosubstituted aryl and polysubstituted aryl, heteroaryl, monosubstituted heteroaryl and polysubstituted heteroaryl; Ar1 and Ar2 are independently selected from the group consisting of aryl, monosubstituted aryl and polysubstituted aryl, heteroaryl, monosubstituted heteroaryl and polysubstituted heteroaryl; R1 and R2 are independently an alkylene radical having 2-20 carbon atoms; and n and m are independently 1-20.

Abstract: A bedding composition for treating bedding to mitigate ammonia buildup in a commercial aviary is described. The bedding composition comprises a solvent; an active component comprising: 86.5-98.9 wt % alkali metal silicate; 1-10 wt % stabilizer; 0.1-10 wt % bacteriacide; 0-2 wt % colorant; and 0-0.5 wt % de-chlorinator.