PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Byron Cleary holds up oil soaked hairmat at
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Cosco Busan Oil Spill

binsHelp us close the loop by composting / remediating oily hairmats after a spill

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Creating green collar jobs making hairmats

OUR 2008 HIGHLIGHTED NATURAL SURPLUS PROGRAM

OIL SPILL HAIRMATS
Our natural surplus programs concentrate on fibers and substances that are naturally found in abundance. Here, thousands of salons mail us hair clippings, swept up off their floors, and the fibers are woven into Oil Spill Hair Mats. We all know about shampooing our oily hair, but it took Phill McCrory, a stylist from Alabama, to realize that hair was also an efficient and abundant material for collecting and containing petroleum spills. See how salons, barbers, pet groomers, individuals... can donate hair and spread the word.


Over 500 concerned citizens using oil spill hairmats at Ocean Beach







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 MORE HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMS FOR 2008

ECO-EDUCATIONAL

Kindly browse our many Eco-Educational programs that focus on spreading awareness about sustainable and environmental solutions such as:

EARTH FROM ABOVE-USA
Matter of Trust is the fiscal sponsor for Earth From Above-USA. This breathtaking collection of large-scale aerial  photography by world-renowned French environmentalist, Yann Arthus-Bertrand. A visual record for future generations, this outdoor public art exhibition presents awe-inspiring portraits of our planet, and a new perspective on the need for sustainable living. Free-to-the-public, day and night, experiential, and green by design, the 8-week exhibition features 150 images from around the globe captioned by sustainable development experts.


2008 - WINNER OF THE SUNDANCE AUDIENCE AWARD!

Matter of Trust is the fiscal sponsor for Josh Tickell and the Fields of Fuel Film Project.
Tickell is head of Veggie Van and Biodiesel Ameria. In this movie, he uncovers a hopeful reality, pointing us toward a decentralized, sustainable energy infrastructure. Congratulations Josh and Crew!



GREEN ENERGY MILLIONS (GEMs) CAMPAIGN
You can join in our Green Energy Millions (GEMs) campaign to create the tipping point. Our goal is 100,000,000 commitments to incorporate easy, green lifestyle benefits. Yep, 100 Million, and it's OK if we get more! It's FREE, it's FAST and it's FUN!

Today, we have received many commitments! Add yours now to start enjoying a brighter, greener future!


MANMADE SURPLUS

You can visit our many Manmade Surplus programs that focus on reuse of manufactured surplus items and materials. Our largest program is ROSA (Reuse Of Society's Abundance) and its online database Excess Access for matching nonprofit wish lists with business and household donations of second hand furniture...