Introducing our all-new, certified compostable “Earthpak” Cold Cups Range. These are produced from plant-based bioplastic known as PLA, making them the most eco-friendly cold cups on the market. They are clear for visibility, with a translucent logo to highlight the colour of the contents, which is small enough to cover with your own custom-printed […]
Blank packaging is quite often, a waste of valuable marketing space and let’s be honest, a bit boring. We can help you add character to your products with beautifully designed packaging that will stand out. Sustainable branding with Down2Earth is the best way of showing off your logo and brand colours, while still […]
On Saturday the 26th of March, the Cork County Council began trialling a recycling and composting scheme in the beautiful harbour town of Cobh, in County Cork. The Cork County Council have introduced a segregated bin system to encourage the correct recycling of plastic, paper, cans and food waste. The composting […]
Southern Tapes & Packaging and Down2Earth Materials are delighted to inform our customers that we are embarking on a trial programme of a 32-hour working week for all members of our staff. We will be trialling this new way of working from the 7th of March 2022 and we want to explain what this means […]
A study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology reports that up to 3 coffees per day may be associated with better cardiac and arterial health. The study conducted in the UK has indicated coffee consumption of up to 3 cups per day was associated with favourable cardiovascular outcomes. Regular coffee consumption was also […]
As of the 3rd of July 2021, there were a whole host of single-use plastic products that were banned due to the introduction of the Single-Use Plastic directive that was implemented by the EU. The directive was introduced to reduce the amount of plastic waste that pollutes the environment. This meant that an array of […]
Over the last 10 years we have worked with some really creative customers. The once humble coffee cup has now been transformed with the personality and creativity of the customer. All of our cups have the highest level of certification and are manufactured in Ireland, making it the most sustainable cup on the Irish market. […]
Providing customers with a sustainable packaging option has always been our goal and with many of our customers innovating and adapting to a takeaway option, we have strived to meet all of their needs with our ‘Hooray for Takeaway’ premium sustainable takeaway options. Here are some of our products which are proving a hit for […]
‘The coronavirus outbreak has left restaurants and cafés across the world reeling, as social distancing guidelines have forced many to close their doors. Not only were these hotspots beloved by foodies, but they were also thriving hubs of chat and community – as anyone who stops off for a morning latte at their local coffee shop […]
In today’s article of the Irish Examiner it gave the following information regarding food and food packaging in relation to Covid-19. There is no need to wash or disinfect food packaging brought into the home, according to an expert. All-Ireland consumer advice body Safefood said there is currently no evidence that Covid-19 can be transmitted […]
Since 2009 Down2Earth Materials has been working alongside VEGWARE in supplying a range of over 300 certified compostable products to the food, catering and events industries in Ireland. Read More…
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