Abstract: A method for treatment of organic-based material comprising contacting the organic-based material with solid waste material from the treatment of cooking oils. The treatment may comprise a clean-up of said organic-based materials, particularly clean up of an oil spill on a body of water. The solid waste material may be applied directly to the oil or it may be placed in bags prior to placing it on an oil spill. The solid waste material from the treatment of cooking oils is the solid waste product used in the treatment of cooking oils and cooking fats for the purpose of removing undesirable compounds that affect flavor, color and odor therefrom. The solid waste material from the treatment of cooking oils typically comprise particulate material, such as acid-activated clays, that are loaded with adsorbed compounds and contain residual oils from the treatment process.

Abstract: A method for treatment of organic-based material comprising contacting the organic-based material with solid waste material from the treatment of cooking oils. The treatment may comprise a clean-up of said organic-based materials, particularly clean up of an oil spill on a body of water. The solid waste material may be applied directly to the oil or it may be placed in bags prior to placing it on an oil spill. The solid waste material from the treatment of cooking oils is the solid waste product used in the treatment of cooking oils and cooking fats for the purpose of removing undesirable compounds that affect flavour, colour and odour therefrom. The solid waste material from the treatment of cooking oils typically comprise particulate material, such as acid-activated clays, that are loaded with adsorbed compounds and contain residual oils from the treatment process.