I was contacted today by the organizer of a unique but very worthwhile initiative – Cheryl Lago of Barrie, Ontario has put together a group that is looking for donations – of your hair.

The idea is simple but brilliant – hair is an absorbent material and with nylon stockings can be used to make booms that float on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico to soak up oil.  She’s put together a group on Facebook called “Recycle your hair” that is accepting nylons, hair and animal fur donations to build the booms.

If you’re going for a haircut why not ask your barber or hairstylist to donate their clippings to the cause?  Pet groomers are welcome to donate fur as well as animal fur/hair can serve the same purpose.

She’s also organized a Cut-A-Thon on June 27th where you can get a cut for $30 and donate your hair at the same time.

Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=863295367#!/group.php?gid=126039010763247