Matter of Trust established the Hair Matters program to promote large-scale waste fiber recycling. Using clippings of hair from salons, fur from pet groomers, fleece and feathers from farmers, even laundry lint, we produce felted recycled fiber mats. These go to...
It is estimated that 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, with at least eight million tonnes ending up in our oceans. Each piece of plastic will take hundreds of years to decompose, taking up space in landfills, poisoning bodies of water,...
The focus of the office is on conscious paper use. The paper industry is a heavy polluter, causing deforestation, requiring chemicals to make the “pulp” (the base of paper) and to bleach it. According to the Rainforest Action Network, the USA uses 30% of...
Eco-Home Living Room Most of the ways to go green in the living room are centered around sustainable design including flooring, furniture, art, and lighting. You know that artificial “new” scent that wafts from a fresh coat of paint or a new piece of furniture?...
Eco-Home Kitchen Our eco-friendly kitchen will include information about green appliances, appropriate recycling technique, sustainable food products, and more! The meat industry is responsible for a staggering 50% of greenhouse gas emissions! (source: Worldwatch...
The Eco-Home’s edible garden will be quite literally “green”, featuring local helpful plants, an ecological watering system, and of course a composting pile! Urban Agriculture is a growing trend that could be a solution to food insecurity: An average...
