Abstract: A fluid change kit for disposing of fluids, such as automotive fluids, includes a container at least partially filled with an absorbent. The fluid change kit typically includes a biodegradable box and an absorbent selected from peat moss and coconut coir for absorbing the fluid. A liner may also be included. By absorbing the fluid, the fluid change kit can be disposed of in a conventional landfill.

Abstract: A method for treating fluid spills on a surface such as a roadway, shop, garage, or worksite includes placing a biodegradable absorbent material, such as coconut coir, onto the spill. Once the absorbent has absorbed the fluid spill, the absorbent along with the fluid may be safely disposed in a landfill, swept or otherwise cleaned off the surface, or simply left at the spill location.

Abstract: A method for preventing loss of drilling fluid into fractures in the rock formation being drilled includes using coconut coir as a lost circulation material. Additionally, an effective mixture for reducing drilling fluid loss includes drilling fluid and coconut coir. Other lost circulation materials can also be added.

Abstract: A pellet formed from coconut coir can be used for a variety of purposes including absorbing spilled liquids, as an animal litter, as a soil conditioner and as a seed carrier, growth medium. Preferably, the pellets are made from at least 50 percent by volume coconut coir and may include an additive such as a binding agent, a fertilizer, an insecticide, a weed killer, a fire enhancer, clay and seeds. The pellets allow for easier transport of the coir and for more controlled application of coconut coir to a predetermined site.

Abstract: A method for disposing of cooking oil comprises selecting a container with a biodegradable absorbent, such as peat moss or coconut coir, and pouring the cooking oil into the absorbent, or the absorbent into the cooking oil. The oil containing absorbent may then be safely disposed in a landfill or by burning the container.

Abstract: A fluid change kit for disposing of fluids, such as automotive fluids, includes a container at least partially filled with an absorbent. The fluid change kit typically includes a biodegradable box and an absorbent selected from peat moss and coconut coir for absorbing the fluid. A liner may also be included. By absorbing the fluid, the fluid change kit can be disposed of in a conventional landfill.

Abstract: A new use of coconut coir includes using the coir as an absorbent in pet litter. The coconut coir can be used alone as a kitty litter or other pet litter, in combination with fragrance, or in combination with other absorbents such as clay, gypsum, diatomaceous earth, alfalfa, wood chips, sawdust, paper, foam, plastic or other similar absorbent material.