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THINKINGPROUDLY HIGHLIGHTING SOME OF OUR ‘COMPOSTABLE’ CUSTOMERS

Unlike plastic packaging, Down2Earth’s Completely Compostable Catering Disposables can be organically recycled along with food waste “I think our customers appreciate our dedication to compostable materials. They are always inquiring about them.” materials JACK CROTTY

FRESH THINKING PROUDLY HIGHLIGHTING SOME OF OUR Business Locations: Mahon Point Farmers’ Market, Cork ‘COMPOSTABLE’ CUSTOMERS Every Thursday 10am-2pm Douglas Farmers’ Market, Cork Every Saturday 9am-2pm

Jack Crotty at his market stall in Douglas, Cork The Coal Quay Saturday Market, Cork Every Saturday 8.30am-2.30pm

Business Type: Food Production / Market Trading ‘THE ROCKET MAN’ The Rocket Man is a food company response to his food so far, it containers & lids, cutlery and that offers a healthier, slightly more seems it was a great decision napkins. Regarding his choice experimental alternative to the by Jack! to use fully compostable usual convenience foods on offer “I base The Rocket Man on products for his business Jack to people on-the-go. His delicious quality, convenience, said range of homemade salads and innovative ﬂavours and “It suits what we do, and also breakfast foods are becoming ingredients, and above all, it’s nice to think of how much known for cleverly combining tasty munch!” plastic or other harmful nourishing ingredients with unusual materials you avoided Since the very beginning of the ﬂavors. The result is a distinctive, circulating after a day’s business, Jack has been using very nutritious and very tasty range trading” Down2Earth’s range of of foods. compostable catering products Jack Crotty worked as a chef in the All of DOWN2EARTH’s products are made from renewable or recycled materials to sell his foodsJACK at the various CROTTY that are completely compostable. Being compostable means that these products food industry for three years before food markets he participates in. break down quick enough to be organically composted along with food waste. deciding to branch out on his own. He uses compostable salad Based on the extremely positive 1890 757 757 www.down2earthmaterials.ie To get in touch with Jack: www.facebook.com/therocketmancork [email protected] “I think our customers appreciate our dedication to compostable materials. They are always inquiring about them.” materials JACK CROTTY

Jack Crotty at his market stall in Douglas, Cork The Coal Quay Saturday Market, Cork Every Saturday 8.30am-2.30pm

Business Type: Food Production / Market Trading ‘THE ROCKET MAN’ The Rocket Man is a food company response to his food so far, it containers & lids, cutlery and that offers a healthier, slightly more seems it was a great decision napkins. Regarding his choice experimental alternative to the by Jack! to use fully compostable usual convenience foods on offer “I base The Rocket Man on products for his business Jack to people on-the-go. His delicious quality, convenience, said range of homemade salads and innovative flavours and “It suits what we do, and also breakfast foods are becoming ingredients, and above all, it’s nice to think of how much known for cleverly combining tasty munch!” plastic or other harmful nourishing ingredients with unusual materials you avoided Since the very beginning of the flavors. The result is a distinctive, circulating after a day’s business, Jack has been using very nutritious and very tasty range trading” Down2Earth’s range of of foods. compostable catering products Jack Crotty worked as a chef in the All of DOWN2EARTH’s products are made from renewable or recycled materials to sell his foodsJACK at the various CROTTY that are completely compostable. Being compostable means that these products food industry for three years before food markets he participates in. break down quick enough to be organically composted along with food waste. deciding to branch out on his own. He uses compostable salad Based on the extremely positive 1890 757 757 www.down2earthmaterials.ie To get in touch with Jack: www.facebook.com/therocketmancork [email protected] Institute Location: Business Type: Educational Institute “I've worked some Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, 17 years in the service Cork industry, this is the first CORK INSTITUTE time I've worked with such a comprehensive range of these products.” OF TECHNOLOGY STEPHEN MCGLYNN TOURISM & HOSPITALITY TRAINING FACILITY

Business Location Cork Opera House, Cork Opening Hours Mon-Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Victor Murphy (left) and Stephen McGlynn (right), managers at the House Cafe.

Business Type: Food and Drink Cafe

Patricia Madden (centre) with 2 of her students, Lisa Fricke (left) and Lisa O’ Brien (right). ‘HOUSE CAFE’ Patricia Madden is the ‘Green The House Cafe operates from a Since the cafe opened its doors, The House Cafe’s excellent food Team’ coordinator of CIT’s Tourism efforts do not go unnoticed as they have small kiosk-sized corner of it has used Down2Earth’s and service is, thankfully, not & Hospitality Training Facility. This twice won the gold medal in the Green Cork’s historic Opera House compostable hot drink cups and going unnoticed, with the cafe department offers a variety of Hospitality Award, sponsored by the building, one of southern lids, cold cups, cutlery, plates, being mentioned in John & Sally courses for those interested in the Environmental Protection Agency. Ireland’s premiere venues for food packaging, and refuse McKenna's Good Food Guide hospitality industry, with training Patricia and her team have been using world-class entertainment. The sacks. 2012/3. being provided in a variety of ways. Down2Earth’s range of compostable food cafe’s main appeal, other than Speaking about this, Stephen Their partnership with local food There is a strong focus on student disposables as part of her green initiatives the mouth-watering food, is the McGlynn, one of the cafe’s producers means they can centred learning, with emphasis for over 3 years. friendly and fun atmosphere managers says: provide a splendidly fresh on creative, inventive, organised “Compostable “We aim to fully develop our students’ created by the staff, who are “I like the idea of being assortment of casual bites and and entrepreneurial approaches. understanding of eco-issues. Using naturally warm and welcoming answerable, and we try to full meals, and it has proven that disposables are Since Patricia took up the role of compostable materials is a perfect way without it seeming forced. This, undertake responsibility by a great cafe atmosphere is not ‘Green Coordinator’ 3 years a great example for us to teach our students how a ‘little along with the fantastic range of using products which have created by place, but by people. ago, she, along with her green goes a long way.” locally sourced foods and coffee less of an impact. At some of short term team, have established on offer, has managed to point in the future I feel this products with numerous, successful transform what was once a may be very much the norm. waste-reduction initiatives, long term benefits.” sterile foyer into a hub of chat, I would like to accept this proving that this college is laughter, food & refreshments. responsibility now.” PATRICIA MADDEN every bit as innovative as it To find out more about CIT courses: To contact the House Cafe: claims to be. And their Tel: 021 432 6100 Email: [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Café-at-Cork-Opera-House Institute Location: Business Type: Educational Institute “I've worked some Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, 17 years in the service Cork industry, this is the first CORK INSTITUTE time I've worked with such a comprehensive range of these products.” OF TECHNOLOGY STEPHEN MCGLYNN TOURISM & HOSPITALITY TRAINING FACILITY

Business Location Cork Opera House, Cork Opening Hours Mon-Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Victor Murphy (left) and Stephen McGlynn (right), managers at the House Cafe.

Business Type: Food and Drink Cafe

Patricia Madden (centre) with 2 of her students, Lisa Fricke (left) and Lisa O’ Brien (right). ‘HOUSE CAFE’ Patricia Madden is the ‘Green The House Cafe operates from a Since the cafe opened its doors, The House Cafe’s excellent food Team’ coordinator of CIT’s Tourism efforts do not go unnoticed as they have small kiosk-sized corner of it has used Down2Earth’s and service is, thankfully, not & Hospitality Training Facility. This twice won the gold medal in the Green Cork’s historic Opera House compostable hot drink cups and going unnoticed, with the cafe department offers a variety of Hospitality Award, sponsored by the building, one of southern lids, cold cups, cutlery, plates, being mentioned in John & Sally courses for those interested in the Environmental Protection Agency. Ireland’s premiere venues for food packaging, and refuse McKenna's Good Food Guide hospitality industry, with training Patricia and her team have been using world-class entertainment. The sacks. 2012/3. being provided in a variety of ways. Down2Earth’s range of compostable food cafe’s main appeal, other than Speaking about this, Stephen Their partnership with local food There is a strong focus on student disposables as part of her green initiatives the mouth-watering food, is the McGlynn, one of the cafe’s producers means they can centred learning, with emphasis for over 3 years. friendly and fun atmosphere managers says: provide a splendidly fresh on creative, inventive, organised “Compostable “We aim to fully develop our students’ created by the staff, who are “I like the idea of being assortment of casual bites and and entrepreneurial approaches. understanding of eco-issues. Using naturally warm and welcoming answerable, and we try to full meals, and it has proven that disposables are Since Patricia took up the role of compostable materials is a perfect way without it seeming forced. This, undertake responsibility by a great cafe atmosphere is not ‘Green Coordinator’ 3 years a great example for us to teach our students how a ‘little along with the fantastic range of using products which have created by place, but by people. ago, she, along with her green goes a long way.” locally sourced foods and coffee less of an impact. At some of short term team, have established on offer, has managed to point in the future I feel this products with numerous, successful transform what was once a may be very much the norm. waste-reduction initiatives, long term beneﬁts.” sterile foyer into a hub of chat, I would like to accept this proving that this college is laughter, food & refreshments. responsibility now.” PATRICIA MADDEN every bit as innovative as it To ﬁnd out more about CIT courses: To contact the House Cafe: claims to be. And their Tel: 021 432 6100 Email: [email protected] 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 materials

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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.

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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

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ENTIRELY COMPOSTABLE OPTIONS FOR THE FOOD & CATERING INDUSTRY Unlike plastic packaging, Down2Earth’s range of completely compostable packaging is not a waste, but a resource materials

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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

Phone: 1890 757 757 Web: www.down2earthmaterials.ie

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