Wondering How You Can Make A Difference?

Donate your hair and your pet's fur to support the Gulf of Mexico oil spill cleanup effort. The next time you have your hair cut or your pet groomed, ask the stylist to mail your clippings to the California based non-profit Matter of Trust.

Matter of Trust is providing a safe, non-toxic and effective way for everyone to participate. Thousands of salons, groomers and individuals from the US, Canada and beyond are sending in hair, fur and nylons. The fibers and tubing are used to make booms that help protect beaches and coastal waters.

We all know the importance of shampooing our oily hair, but it took Phil McCrory, a stylist from Alabama, to realize that hair was an efficient and abundant material for collecting and containing petroleum spills. For over a decade, Phil's company, Ottimat, has been partnering with Matter of Trust to orchestrate an International Fiber Recycling system. To participate in the cleanup, sign up here. INSTRUCTIONS

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