Bedding for animals – cobs absorb moisture and provide a compliant surface[2] Ground up and washed (then re-dried) to make cat litter A mild abrasive for cleaning building surfaces, when coarsely ground A corncob pipe Raw material for bowls of corncob pipes[3] As a biofuel[4] Charcoal production Environmentally-friendly rodenticide (powdered corn cob) Soil conditioner, water retainer in horticulture[5] Absorbent media for safe disposal of liquid and solid effluents[5] Diluent/carrier/filler material in animal health products, agro-chemicals, veterinary formulations, vitamin premixes, pharmaceuticals, etc.[5] Xylose – a sweetener[6] Anal hygiene[7]