Matter Of Trust is, as of 2011, the only nonprofit organization that gathers human and pet hair to help clean up oil from oil spills. The hair is either stuffed into booms or made into hair mats. Hair mats are used to absorb the oil that has already washed up on shore, while booms are placed in the water to help absorb the oil in the ocean and prevent it from washing ashore. There's very few requirements needed to donate hair, making helping out with oil spills possible for nearly everyone.
Set aside a large box in which to place hair. Place a plastic bag inside the box so hair doesn't slip out of the cracks. If you're mailing in a smaller donation, you can fill a plastic baggie with hair and use a brown envelope to mail your donation instead of a box.
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Place the hair inside the bag. Any type of hair is fine, from human hair to pet hair, though human hair must be from the head only. It's best if the hair has been shampooed before cut, but this isn't required. The hair can be any length, but must be clean. For example, if you're getting your hair cut because there is a piece of bubble gum stuck in it, the hair with gum can't be donated.
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Separate any dread locks that are being donated. They can still be sent in to help with the oil spill, but dread locks are handled separately, so they should be stored in a different bag or box.
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Tie the plastic bag shut, then tape the box or envelope closed.
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Check the Matter Of Trust website to view current lists of ongoing projects. You can click on each project to learn more. This information will tell you where and how your donated hair will be used, as well as where to send your donation.
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