Recycled is the new black. Okay, maybe not. But it is certainly a buzzword in stormwater and other environmental circles. The great thing about this recycled product is that it's also extremely effective. The x-tex material that the recycled model is made from is excellent at removing oil, gas and other hydrocarbons from water flow. It's also hydrophilic (attracted to water), so it allows water to pass through very quickly. An important characteristic in a catch basin insert. The recycled model is made with x-tex material. This 100% recycled material is excellent at removing oil, gas and other hydrocarbons from water flow.