[ale] OT - Have you seen this almost trivial solution to the oil mess?

[Brian Pitts]

On 05/24/2010 12:14 PM, Greg Clifton wrote:
> Tom,
> 
> I certainly agree that the use of hay/straw is not a complete solution,
> but it may be a worthwhile and relatively cheap bioremediation measure
> as a PART of the solution. My guess is that it would be most beneficial
> close to shore so that the oil is absorbed/adsorbed by the straw before
> it has a chance to contaminate the sand on the beaches and the mud and
> such in the estuaries.

It wouldn't surprise me if this is done with hay. After all, they do it
with human hair!

http://www.matteroftrust.org/programs/hairmatsinfo.html

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All the best,
Brian Pitts