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PROUDLY HIGHLIGHTING SOME OF OUR
‘COMPOSTABLE’ CUSTOMERS
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All of DOWN2EARTH’s products are made from renewable or recycled materials
that are completely compostable. Being compostable means that these products
break down quick enough to be organically composted along with food waste.
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our dedication to compostable
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inquiring about them.”
JACK CROTTY
Business Locations:
Mahon Point Farmers’ Market, Cork
Every Thursday 10am-2pm
Douglas Farmers’ Market, Cork
Every Saturday 9am-2pm
The Coal Quay Saturday Market, Cork
Every Saturday 8.30am-2.30pm
Jack Crotty at his market stall in Douglas, Cork
‘THE ROCKET MAN’
Business Type: Food Production / Market Trading
The Rocket Man is a food company
that offers a healthier, slightly more
experimental alternative to the
usual convenience foods on offer
to people on-the-go. His delicious
range of homemade salads and
breakfast foods are becoming
known for cleverly combining
nourishing ingredients with unusual
flavors. The result is a distinctive,
very nutritious and very tasty range
of foods.
Jack Crotty worked as a chef in the
food industry for three years before
deciding to branch out on his own.
Based on the extremely positive
response to his food so far, it
seems it was a great decision
by Jack!
“I base The Rocket Man on
quality, convenience,
innovative flavours and
ingredients, and above all,
tasty munch!”
containers & lids, cutlery and
napkins. Regarding his choice
to use fully compostable
products for his business Jack
said
“It suits what we do, and also
it’s nice to think of how much
plastic or other harmful
materials you avoided
circulating after a day’s
trading”
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Since the very beginning of the
business, Jack has been using
Down2Earth’s range of
compostable catering products
to sell his foods at the various
food markets he participates in.
He uses compostable salad
To get in touch with Jack:
www.facebook.com/therocketmancork [email protected]
Institute Location:
Rossa Avenue,
Bishopstown,
Cork
CORK INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Business Type: Educational Institute
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY TRAINING FACILITY
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Patricia Madden (centre) with 2 of her students,
Lisa Fricke (left) and Lisa O’ Brien (right).
Patricia Madden is the ‘Green
Team’ coordinator of CIT’s Tourism
& Hospitality Training Facility. This
department offers a variety of
courses for those interested in the
hospitality industry, with training
being provided in a variety of ways.
There is a strong focus on student
centred learning, with emphasis
on creative, inventive, organised
“Compostable
and entrepreneurial approaches.
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Since Patricia took up the role of
‘Green Coordinator’ 3 years
a great example
ago, she, along with her green
of short term
team, have established
products with
numerous, successful
waste-reduction initiatives,
long term benefits.”
proving that this college is
PATRICIA MADDEN
every bit as innovative as it
claims to be. And their
efforts do not go unnoticed as they have
twice won the gold medal in the Green
Hospitality Award, sponsored by the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Patricia and her team have been using
Down2Earth’s range of compostable food
disposables as part of her green initiatives
for over 3 years.
“We aim to fully develop our students’
understanding of eco-issues. Using
compostable materials is a perfect way
for us to teach our students how a ‘little
goes a long way.”
To find out more about CIT courses:
Tel: 021 432 6100
Email: [email protected]
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Business Location
Cork Opera House, Cork
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10:00 - 17:00
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‘HOUSE CAFE’
Business Type: Food and Drink Cafe
The House Cafe operates from a
small kiosk-sized corner of
Cork’s historic Opera House
building, one of southern
Ireland’s premiere venues for
world-class entertainment. The
cafe’s main appeal, other than
the mouth-watering food, is the
friendly and fun atmosphere
created by the staff, who are
naturally warm and welcoming
without it seeming forced. This,
along with the fantastic range of
locally sourced foods and coffee
on offer, has managed to
transform what was once a
sterile foyer into a hub of chat,
laughter, food & refreshments.
Since the cafe opened its doors,
it has used Down2Earth’s
compostable hot drink cups and
lids, cold cups, cutlery, plates,
food packaging, and refuse
sacks.
Speaking about this, Stephen
McGlynn, one of the cafe’s
managers says:
“I like the idea of being
answerable, and we try to
undertake responsibility by
using products which have
less of an impact. At some
point in the future I feel this
may be very much the norm.
I would like to accept this
responsibility now.”
The House Cafe’s excellent food
and service is, thankfully, not
going unnoticed, with the cafe
being mentioned in John & Sally
McKenna's Good Food Guide
2012/3.
Their partnership with local food
producers means they can
provide a splendidly fresh
assortment of casual bites and
full meals, and it has proven that
a great cafe atmosphere is not
created by place, but by people.
To contact the House Cafe:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Café-at-Cork-Opera-House
Unlike plastic packaging, Down2Earth’s range of
completely compostable packaging is not a waste,
but a resource
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We are proud to say that we are fast becoming the trusted source for sustainable
packaging in Ireland. And like the products we promote, we aim to be a sustainable
resource for our customers in terms of products, services, support and benefits.
We are happy to help our customers in any way we can, because we know that every
customer who is interested in using sustainable packaging for their business or
personal use, is a step in the right direction for what we want to achieve.
As our team is growing, we can now offer services such as:
Branding / Graphic Design
Promotion - Online and Print
Product Sourcing
Waste Disposal Advice / Information
We love that every customer is unique, with their own
individual needs and requirements. In fact, it is our
customers that inspire us, as we have the privilege of
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meeting and working with highly innovative people and
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businesses in the food and catering industryy that realise
the huge benefits of our products.
Phone: 1890 757 757
Web: www.down2earthmaterials.ie
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Unlike plastic packaging, Down2Earth’s
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can be organically recycled along with food waste
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR
FULL RANGE OF SERVICES:
1890 757 757
www.down2earthmaterials.ie
Head Quarters: 17/18, City Link Park, Forge Hill,
Kinsale Road, Cork, Ireland