Matter of Trust

Join Eco-Enthusiasts for

Renewable Resources

 

Donating hair, fur, fleece...?Booking a Field Trip, Tour…?
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Matter of Trust

Join Eco-Enthusiasts for

Renewable Resources

Donating hair, fur, fleece...?Booking a Field Trip, Tour…?
"

Matter of Trust

Join Eco-Enthusiasts for

Renewable Resources

Donating hair, fur, fleece...?Booking a Field Trip, Tour…?
"

– – Huge congratulations to Rhiannon Johnston for winning First Prize with her Matter of Trust Documentary, “Hair Matters”!

What Drives Us

Our Mission, Vision & Goals

Our mission is to link surplus with needs.

We envision humanity harmonizing with Earth. 

Our goal is to encourage optimism and trust in nature’s abundant cycles.

Mother Nature is a catalyst and always in balance
Did you know?

LINKING surplus with needs diverts useful items and materials from the waste stream, plus creates jobs in logistics & repairs.

You shampoo because HAIR collects oil.  Help us gather clippings from salons and pet groomers. We felt fibers into mats that soak up oil spills.

COMPOSTING grazed rangelands boosts photosynthesis, pulling more carbon out of the air and returning it back into the soil.

Our Programs

We have 5 major program departments:

(1) Hair Matters is our global hair-mats-for-oil-spills project where we felt waste fibers into mats that soak up petrochemicals.

(2) Our Eco-Industrial Hub with model factory and exhibit hall is in the SoMa district of San Francisco. Visitors are also welcome at our nearby showcase

(3) Eco-Home, with urban edible garden. These places provide immersive tours and field trips.

(4) The Hum Sum – for Humanity Adding Solutions is our environmental social media platform, where everyone can share planet-friendly posts and research.

(5) Eco-Academy – Our Youth Eco-Education Programs include our green career internships & apprenticeships. 

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Our Programs That Are Trending

Hair Matters Program

Greendependence Day

Tour the Eco-Hub

Welcome to the Eco-Hub!

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Daily, we see so many people working together towards a harmonious  future. We created The Hum Sum – Humanity Adding Solutions for nonprofits, businesses, governments, schools, households, and curious individuals… Everyone is welcome to join this environmental network and post questions, answers, events, commitments, free stuff, wishes and more!  TheHumSum.org

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RESOURCES

Check out our extensive and growing library full of inspirational news stories on green-innovations. Plus, all of our own open source, in-house research, educational tools and lesson plans. Focusing on pollution reduction and ecological inventions, we incorporate the perspectives and incentives from everywhere possible. Local to global, multi-sector, boots on the ground to behind a desk, up and down the ladder, mailroom to drawing board to boardroom, youth to senior… enjoy discovering how caring and adaptable humanity truly is!

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RESOURCES

Check out our extensive and growing library full of inspirational news stories on green-innovations. Plus, all of our own open source, in-house research, educational tools and lesson plans. Focusing on pollution reduction and ecological inventions, we incorporate the perspectives and incentives from everywhere possible. Local to global, multi-sector, boots on the ground to behind a desk, up and down the ladder, mailroom to drawing board to boardroom, youth to senior… enjoy discovering how caring and adaptable humanity truly is!

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Silver Lab Composting ResearchMatter of Trust is proud to be one of the sponsors of this program and Dr. Whendee Silver’s important work.The food system accounts for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Agricultural land use and waste combined are the largest greenhouse gas emitters in the food system. The Silver Lab is working to minimize emissions from agriculture and the waste stream by determining the carbon and greenhouse gas dynamics of composting urban and agricultural waste and studying the carbon sequestration potential of applying compost to grassland and cropland.Learn about this project aiming to measure composting’s effect on carbon sequestration.matteroftrust.org/silver-lab-composting-research/#compost #silverlab #thehumsum #matteroftrust ... See MoreSee Less

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Presidio Trust: Hair Mat Trials in Grasslands RestorationMatter of Trust is proud to be partnered with the Presidio Trust for the Hair Mulch Trials in this Grassland Restoration Project The use of mulching materials for restoration can be important for increasing success of seeding and transplanting, but retaining soil moisture, protecting seeds, and providing additional nutrients. The opportunity to try a new mulch material- hair mats – is exciting for Presidio grassland restoration. A rigorous experiment is necessary for establishing the effectiveness of the new mulching material.The main goal is test if the hair mat material increases the successful establishment of perennial grasses in the bare soil created by construction activities. Both seeding and transplanting of grasses will be tested. Because perennial grasses take at least two years to truly establish, the second-year monitoring is included in this proposal.matteroftrust.org/presidio-trust/#HairMats #presidiotrust ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy 4th of July. Come visit our eco home Greendependence Open House 728 Cole st San Francisco. Our model Eco Home and enchanting urban edible garden showcase planet-friendly solutions for renters.Most existing residential information is for homeowners and green building construction, leaving out renters. Our Eco-Home focuses on accessible, convenient, and cost-friendly ideas for urban tenants.Everyone can enjoy all the goodness a greener life has to offer. #MatterOfTrust #ecohome ... See MoreSee Less

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Do you want to make hair mats?We are setting up satellite partnerships around the world, in order to reduce the carbon footprint of everyone generously sending fiber to us in California. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to joining forces! On this page you will find many of the resources you need to get started. First, browse the page below, check out our FAQ page and then we’d love to set up a Zoom / phone call to discuss the project, please email us for availability. matteroftrust.org/making-hair-mats/#hair #HairMats ... See MoreSee Less

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Compost & Food Research & Pilot ProjectsOur goal here is to promote food security and to divert waste into resources. Surplus edible items and ingredients can be sorted and distributed to those in need. Compostable materials can be separated from recyclables in order to reduce landfill off-gassing and to produce carbon rich soil.matteroftrust.org/projects-helpful-eco-tips/#compost #globalcompost ... See MoreSee Less

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"Matter of Trust, founded by Lisa Gautier, is a nonprofit focused on environmental sustainability by linking surplus materials with needs. Their Hair Matters program collects hair, fur, and wool fibers to make mats that absorb oil spills, filter storm drains, and restore soil. Lisa aims to show that hair is a renewable resource. She believes that with collective effort, this resource can benefit San Francisco and the world." Featured on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/954159241 Winner of 2024 Hearst National Multimedia Championship: http://www.hearstawards.org/championship/multimedia/2023-24-multimedia/ Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonjohnston_profile/
Hair Matters - A Film by Rhiannon Johnston
Want to donate your hair cut to help the environment? It’s fast & easy! We take all lengths and have partner hubs all over the world! Steps: 1. Take a photo of your hair cut (Salons / extensions / wig makers - photo of box(es) of debris-free hair) 2. Go to thehumsum.org Log in (free site and we never share or sell your information) Click on + Post a GIFT Type “Hair” into the keyword field Complete and publish 3. Send your hair! You will get address of nearest felter / project site / oil spill etc. that needs fiber now. Use paper envelope or cardboard box to send PLEASE NO PLASTIC or debris or rubber bands or clips… You will get a Thank You Letter / Donation Verification Thank you for donating from all of us at Matter of Trust Check out matteroftrust.org for more information! Check out our socials for frequent updates! Link tree: linktr.ee/Matteroftrust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matteroftrust/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matteroftrust Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatterOfTrust Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/matteroftrust.org
HOW TO DONATE HAIR - MATTER OF TRUST
Thank you so much, @abc7newsbayarea for featuring our public charity’s project! Alongside ecologists Noah Teller and Lew Stringer, Matter of Trust is working to  restore the Presidio of San Francisco using hair mulch for soil regeneration. “What we know about the hair is that it’s full of nitrogen and that it’s locked up in the keratin that is in part of our hair. And as it decomposes through fungal breakdowns and bacterial consumption, it makes it available for the plants that need it,” says Stringer.” You can donate your hair, fur, or fleece by visiting Matteroftrust.org To learn more about the project watch the full video, check out the link in our bio our visit : https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://abc7news.com/amp/san-francisco-growing-plants-presidio-human-hair-animal/14241412/__;!!Om87Lau1Cg!MLIwn_YFMCxTLCL0mf5z3iaQ-RsasfQgolfX9ZDKagWZadMahCwp9I1bu1hWb0Xbjg4Ck6Cn1IpLCz_QhA$ #hair #hairmulch #presidio #presidioofsanfrancisco #matteroftrust #trendingaudio #ecotok #ecofriendly #planetfriendly #shorts
ABC 7 NEWS - SF ECOLOGISTS TESTING HUMAN AND ANIMAL HAIR TO HELP GROW PLANTS IN PRESIDIO
our flagship eco industrial hub in SF is like a test kitchen for hair mats. We are also in constant contact with all of our global partner hubs for their discoveries and updates as well. (flash to image of the latest map) Each mat is made of two 80cm x 60cm Scrims weighing 100g (they are the mat’s bottom and top layers) After its first run through, we then add extra hair to any of the bald patches left on the scrims. They sandwich the Filler which is 600grams of hair, fur, wool, fleece… (1” - 4” long). (Oz and inches grams cm) First we sort a lot of hair into bags to have a stock pile that is debris free and the right lengths. We use a scale to measure out 100grams of 4+ inch (10cm+) long hair for scrims and make many “long hair bags”. Next, we measure out lots of bags with 600grams of hair, fur, wool, fleece… between 1-4 inches (3-10cm), for the middle filler. Now it’s time to start putting the hair into the machine! To make scrims… Lay out an evenly spread layer of 100 grams of 4”+ hair over an area of 60cm wide by 80cm long. We do the first scrim run through the machine, then we add hair to any of the “bald” spots to create a solid scrim and run through the machine again. We make many scrims in a row to have a stock pile in an even number as each mat needs 2 scrims. Then we add filler. We lay out a 60 cm x 60 cm in the center of the 60 x 80cm, leaving 10 cm of scrim exposed border edges on each side. Then we flip It over, turn it 90 degrees and repeat with the other 2 sides We then fold over the extra on the side to create a nice sandwiched mat with finished edges, which we run through the machine again. And there you have it! A finished hair mat. #shorts #ecofriendly #ecofriendlyproducts #1min #longervideos #tiptok #ecofriendlybeauty #ecofriendlywedding #ecofriendlyproducts #ecofriendlygems #ecofriendlyalternatives #nonprofit #nonprofitjobs #nonprofitcharity #nonprofitworklife #nonprofitstorytelling #nonprofitsocialmedia #nonprofittok #nonprofitevents #nonprofitorg#nonrpofitsrock #oilspill #hair #haircolor #hairideas #hairtutorial #haireducation #hairtrends2023 #hairvlog #hairofinstagram #hairhacksandtips #hairpage #hairincluded #hairreel #hairstransformation #hairhaul #hairstagram #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscocheck #trendingaudio #iphone13 #unknown #teachertiktok #education
How to Make Hair Mats - A simplified BTS tutorial by Matter of Trust
We’d like to officially introduce you to our donation center / environmental social media platform for humanity adding solutions — The Hum Sum! As some of you may already know, the Hum Sum is a website we’ve created to bridge the gap between donations and those in need, bring together a community of planet-friendly thinkers, and so much more! Over the next few months we’ll be cluing you in on all the things you can do on the Hum Sum, so stay tuned! And of course, visit www.thehumsum.org to sign up for free :)
Introducing THE HUM SUM - an Environmental Social Media Platform
We’d like to officially introduce you to our donation center / environmental social media platform for humanity adding solutions — The Hum Sum! As some of you may already know, the Hum Sum is a website we’ve created to bridge the gap between donations and those in need, bring together a community of planet-friendly thinkers, and so much more! Over the next few months we’ll be cluing you in on all the things you can do on the Hum Sum, so stay tuned! And of course, visit www.thehumsum.org to sign up for free :)
Introducing THE HUM SUM - an Environmental Social Media Platform
Ever wonder how we create a unified hair mat from multiple different hair textures? By using our @bestgopets brush! This brush allows us to separate the hair of multiple textures quickly and evenly, so we can create an even distribution of hair which is then woven together. Check out this video to watch it in action! ♻️ 💇🏼‍♀️ . . . #hair #hairmats #scrims #scrim #recycle #donatehair #planetfriendly #matteroftrust #ecofriendly #ecohub #oilspills #curlyhair #hairbrush #gopets #stormdrains #planetconservation
Matter of Trust - The fastest way to transform matted hair into even hair mats!
ABC7 News coverage of Matter of Trust's Clean Wave Program, originally aired on May 19, 2022. Using hair, fur and fleece donations to clean up oil spills!
Matter of Trust's Clean Wave Program on ABC7 News Bay Area
Join us as Built Exhibits Lead Morgan Jones takes us through the new Eco-Kitchen, located in the Eco-Home in San Francisco, a kitchen renovation using primarily salvage materials! Salvage materials from: Urban Ore in Berkeley, CA - https://urbanore.com/ Building Resources in San Francisco, CA - https://buildingresources.wordpress.com/
Matter of Trust - Eco-Kitchen Renovation!
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