Matter of Trust was the fiscal sponsor (2003–2009) for Veggie Van.org, whose Founder, Josh Tickell, recycles used vegetable grease from restaurants into biodiesel fuel. He showed us how we can reduce dependence on petroleum by driving his biodiesel van...
Matter of Trust was the fiscal sponsor for the San Francisco Department of the Environment Feasibility Study “Biodiesel for MUNI Buses” research project in partnership with CytoCulture. The goal was to have the entire San Francisco bus fleet running on B20...
Matter of Trust orchestrated a Biodiesel Collaborative. Oakland school buses proactively reduced their exhaust pipe emissions, thanks to Michael’s Transportation Services (MTS) leading the trend towards using a biodiesel blend. Less pollution means healthier...
According to the Smithsonian Institution and the Environment Protection Agency, every year an estimated 706 million gallons of oil enter our planets oceans and by far the greatest source of spilled oil is from households. Used Motor Oil – accounts for 363...
Experts’ Workbench Do you know how to design a herb circle? How to make candles using recycled bottles? How to repair a car? Then we’d love to invite you to share your skills at our Experts’ Workbench. The Experts’ Workbench is a permanent, living exhibit...
Old cell phones and electronics are e-waste and very toxic to the environment when they are just chucked in the garbage. Since 2011, we have been providing attractive collection boxes to help people dispose of their old gadgets efficiently. To bring a blue box to your...
