Eco Quik-Sorb is an oil absorbent made from the kenaf plant that contains beneficial microbes. The kenaf plant grows quickly and its stalk fibers are used to make various paper and absorbent products. Within the kenaf stalk are 13 types of naturally occurring microbes that are able to biodegrade hydrocarbons and carcinogens, cleaning up pollution faster than other methods. These microbes only consume pollutants and do not reproduce once their food source is eliminated, leaving no residue behind. Studies by universities and government agencies have found Eco Quik-Sorb's microbes effectively bioremediate contaminated soils and water.