MofT Archived Programs
EXHIBIT – Earth From Above USA – 2008 – 2010
A breathtaking collection of large-scale aerial photography by world-renowned French environmentalist, Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Matter of Trust was a fiscal sponsor for the planning stages of Earth From Above - USA Exhibit and Educational Program in New York. From field...
EXHIBIT – Solar Peace Sculpture – 2007
Matter of Trust was the fiscal sponsor for the planning stages of Fred George’s Solar Peace Sculpture, which appeals to the global citizen as well as politicians around the world. In addition to the commentary on current wars, this piece represents symbolically a call...
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP – Biofuels4Schools.org – 2007 – 2010
Matter of Trust was the fiscal sponsor for Lindsay Hassett's Biofuels4Schools. This was an eco-educational program dedicated to the immediate shift from fossil fuels to alternative fuels. It focused on school bus clean air awareness programs as they relate to...
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM – Gold Coast Environmental Awareness In Partnership with Mad Science – 2004
Matter of Trust was the fiscal agent for this after-school project on the environment. In partnership with Mad Science Gold Coast Educators, the semester-long course showed kids how nature reveals itself through science.
DISASTER RELIEF – Hair Mats SF Oil Spill Cosco Busan – 2007
On November 7, 2007, a cargo ship named Cosco Busan accidentally hit the San Francisco Bay Bridge and spilled 58,000 gallons of Bunker C fuel. Within 48 hours hundreds of concerned citizens poured onto Bay Area beaches and helped soak up oil using mats made from human...
RESEARCH – Fungi + SF Oil Spill Hair Mats Bioremediation Renewable Resources P. I – 2007 – 2008
Phase 1 – Fungi When the Cosco Busan container ship hit the San Francisco Bay Bridge and leaked 53,569 gallons of bunker fuel, Matter of Trust came out to the beaches with hair mats (made from human hair clippings) to soak up the oil coming ashore. Joining forces with...
RESEARCH – Worms + SF Oil Spill Hair Mats Bioremediation P. III – 2009 – 2010
Section 4 - Worms Matter of Trust is the fiscal sponsor for this bioremediation research program. Microbes, worms, compostable waste are available all over the world and wherever oil spills occur. In the final stage of this experiment, we were able to prove that...
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP – Veggie Van.org Biodiesel – 2003 – 2009
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...
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP – Biodiesel For SF MUNI Buses Feasibility Study with CytoCulture – 2005 – 2006
Matter of Trust is 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 is to have the entire San Francisco bus fleet running on B20 (20%...
PROGRAM – Biodiesel for School Buses – Renewable Resources Oakland CA – 2003
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 kids....