An all natural filter assembly without toxic materials for use in an air
filtration unit is provided. The filter assembly for use in an air
filtration unit includes a support frame and a disposable grease filter
disposed across said support frame. The disposable grease filter is
formed of wool fiber coated with a bonding agent comprising a natural
soy, whey and/or linseed solution. Also provided is a disposable grease
filter blanket, which includes a wool fiber woven, non-woven or needle
punched blanket coated with a bonding agent of a natural soy, whey and/or
linseed solution. The filter blanket can be coated with approximately 0.3
grams to 2.0 grams of bonding agent per square meter of wool fiber.