EcoMend: The Eco-Conscious Oil Absorbent
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EcoMend: The Eco-Conscious Oil Absorbent
EcoMend is an advanced oil and hydrocarbon absorbent produced from specially processed sphagnum peat moss. Through a proprietary drying and activation process, the peat’s natural cellular structure is transformed into a lightweight, highly effective absorbent capable of absorbing approximately one gallon of oil per pound of product under typical conditions.
Unlike traditional clay absorbents that coat oil on the surface, EcoMend draws hydrocarbons deep into its internal cell structure, helping isolate contaminants and reduce migration.
EcoMend’s proprietary drying process removes moisture from the peat’s natural capillaries, creating millions of micro-cells ready to absorb hydrocarbons.
Attracts oil while repelling water
Draws hydrocarbons into its cellular structure
Encapsulates oil to help prevent leaching and runoff
Floats on water for extended periods, allowing effective recovery
We design all in one tech solution for the complex needs of the capital management industry.
Automotive facilities routinely handle engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and fuel. Even small spills must be addressed immediately to prevent slip hazards and environmental exposure.
The average dealership services 40–80 vehicles per day
Automotive service facilities generate thousands of small oil spills annually nationwide
Absorbents are the primary spill response tool in service bays
EcoMend helps reduce cleanup time and disposal volume in high-traffic service environments.
Manufacturing operations commonly use hydraulic fluids, lubricants, and cutting oils. Spill prevention plans often require absorbents to be staged throughout facilities.
U.S. industrial facilities report thousands of reportable oil and fuel spills each year
Most spills are under 25 gallons, handled internally with absorbents
Disposal and labor costs often exceed the cost of absorbent material
EcoMend’s higher absorption efficiency helps facilities reduce material usage and waste handling.
Municipal operations manage fleets, heavy equipment, and maintenance yards where fuel and oil spills are frequent.
Municipal fleets can include hundreds of vehicles and pieces of equipment
Small spills occur regularly during fueling, maintenance, and repairs
Many municipalities prioritize non-toxic, lower-waste cleanup solutions
EcoMend supports responsible spill response while helping reduce disposal volume and handling costs.
EcoMend is used in soil treatment, embankment stabilization, and surface-water spill response where containment and recovery are critical.
Absorbents are widely used for initial spill containment before mechanical recovery
Peat-based absorbents are commonly selected for bioremediation support
Reduced runoff and migration are key regulatory concerns
EcoMend’s ability to attract oil, repel water, and float on the surface supports controlled recovery in sensitive environments.
Fuel and oil spills on water require fast containment to prevent spread.
Thousands of small marine and waterfront spills occur annually
First-response materials must float long enough for recovery
Absorbents are often used before booms or skimmers are deployed
EcoMend can remain buoyant while encapsulating oil, allowing time for containment and removal.
| EcoMend vs Clay |
EcoMend
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Clay
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| Material Handling | Lightweight and easy to handle | Heavy and bulky |
| Absorbancy | Superior absorbency - 1lb. picks up 1 gallon of waste | Adsorbent rate significantly less than the competition |
| Oil | Encapsulates and wicks oil | Oil adheres to outside of clay, can cause leaching |
| Usage | EcoMend is effective on both on land and in water | Can only be used on land |
| Biodegradability | Bio-degrades over time | Non-biodegradable |
| Vapor Supression | Vapor Suppression | N/A |
| Incineration | Incineration rate less than 2% ash residue | Incineration rate leaves 98% ash residue |
| Abrasion | Low abrasion - hardness less than 1 | Higher abrasion factor of 7 |
| Toxicity | 100% organic and non-toxic | Contains silica - a known carcinogen |
| Oil Spill Clean Up |
EcoMend
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Clay
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| Materials Required, Weight | 3.5 bags = 55 lbs. | 19.25 bags = 770 lbs. |
| Cost of Materials | 3.5 bags = $126 | 19.25 bags + $193 |
| 55 Gallon Drum Usage | 3.5 bags fill 1.2 55-gallon drums | 19.25 bags fill 5 55-gallon drums |
| Drums to Burn | 1.2 drums cost $114 to burn | 5 drums cost $2,500 to burn |
| Total Remediation Cost | $240 | $2,693 |
The bioremediation services offered by EcoMend are a combination of Biorestoration, Biostimulation, and Bioaugmentation.
Bio-remediation is the act of using natural life (bio) to break down and remediate a contaminated site, surface, or object. Restoring a surface or object to a condition that is no longer hazardous to the environment, is the prime objective of this process.
Using microorganisms and special enhancement solutions to break down hydrocarbon pollutants is the newest and most successful technology being utilized in this process. While there are many different methods accepted, bio-degradation is the preferred system in most cases.
The related system can be categorized as follows:
The degrading or chemical breakdown of a substance or compound that’s using living microorganisms.
The restoring of an object or site to a biologically suitable condition similar to its original state by the utilization of natural microorganisms. Nature in itself acts as a built in check and balance system. Within time (years), nature will usually create a defensive mechanism (microbial) to re-establish a natural balance.
The act of physically manipulating a contaminated site to enhance the growth of existing or added microorganisms. Nature in time will populate an area with microorganisms to start a natural remediation process. This process is drastically enhanced during properly engineered bio stimulation.
This is the utilization of specific living forms to enhance or augment the natural processes taking place.