Missourians Help in Gulf Coast Oil Spill Relief Efforts
Many Missourians are looking for a creative way to contribute when disaster strikes, and the recent Gulf Coast Oil Spill is no exception. At Oceano Bistro, located in Clayton, all of the profits from May 11th and 12th will be donated to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Relief Fund. In Springfield, Karma Salon is asking for donations of hair and pantyhose to send for the relief effort. Hair-stuffed stockings are used to make booms, which filter and contain oil spills. The salon is offering discounts to anyone who brings in clean, used nylon pantyhose. The hair-raising effort is also happening in St. Louis, where Salon St. Louis collected 30 trash bags of hair by May 4th. Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa in O’Fallon joined the effort as well. An organization called Matter of Trust, is heading the “International Natural Fiber Recycling Movement,” and is ensuring donations get where they are needed most.
