Fisher Fine Arts EcoStraws.ie
25 Jan
Blog

EcoStraws Making Waves Across the Pond.

What an incredible few weeks it has been for EcoStraws. It is not everyday that a US University contacts you and asks for permission to display your products in their Materials Library. But that is exactly what has happened this week when the Anne and Jerome Fisher Fine Arts Library, part of the University of Pennsylvania on the East coast of the USA, got in touch.

The Fisher Fine Arts Library supports study, teaching and research in contemporary and historical aspects of art, architecture, city and regional planning, historic preservation, landscape architecture, studio art, and urban design. The Fisher Fine Arts Materials Library hosts thousands of samples ranging from traditional construction materials to emergent and novel samples such as electronic paint, and seaweed insulation. It is as much of a lab or studio as a library collection and displays are drawn from disciplines across campus, making it a diverse and unique resource.

Elizabeth Beck, curator of Fisher Fine Arts Materials Library stated: “We are collecting items like EcoStraws to make our students and patrons aware of the many options available  which promote sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to single use plastics. As our planet is inundated with debris that does not biodegrade we are destroying the habitat of all living creatures including humans. It is important for everyone to stop and consider their choices and realize that to pollute and destroy the earth is tantamount to destroying their own future as well as the future of every living thing. Hence the Material Library is collecting products like these Irish EcoStraws so that our patrons have the information they need to make better choices for themselves and for the planet.”

Brian O'Callaghan EcoStrawsBrian O’Callaghan, MD of EcoStraws in response stated “We are very proud to have products of ours exhibited at such an historic and well regarded University and library, and hope that it helps in some way towards influencing the student population in making the correct decision regarding the use of single use plastics. There are many ongoing campaigns around the world and we feel honoured that a university in the USA considered us to be a market leader in this regard.”

The collection can be seen online here …. Fisher Arts library EcoStraws Ireland

 

This of course follows on from a surprise package which arrived from the USA to EcoStraws HQ Christmas week. The parcel was from National Geographic HQ and contained 3 separate goodie bags of various plastic free goodies for each of the founders. But there was a note included, a note which reassured us, a note which showed us that we were being noticed, a note which proved that we were doing the right thing, a note which will undoubtedly be framed and hung for future reference when needed. The note read ….

 “To the EcoStraws Team,
Thank you so much for choosing to help save the planet in 2018. Much like Symphony for our World inspired you, you inspire us to keep pushing towards a planet in balance.
It’s people like you who change the world.
Cheers to a healthier planet in 2019 and beyond!
-NatGeoComms”

Read more on that here.

 

 

 

We are EcoStraws; an Irish company with a passion for the planet.

EcoStraws.ie supply a complete range of eco-friendly reusable straws and 100% biodegradable disposable straws, as well as other associated products. Our stock of reusable eco-friendly straws include Stainless Steel, Glass, Bamboo and Silicone straws. Our biodegradable EcoStraws are available in Wheat, PLA, and Paper, and we even stock Edible Straws so you can have your straw and eat it too!

By choosing our products you are making a difference. By sharing our message you are helping to educate. EcoStraws/EcoCups help us to live in harmony with the natural world around us. Our ethos helps us to protect it from damage and destruction.

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Limerick Post EcoStraws
12 Jan
Media

Limerick Post: Ciara joins the #GoGreenIn2019 team.

Primary school teacher, beef farmer and Irish women’s rugby captain Ciara Griffin has joined another team in a bid to rid the country of single use plastic.

For a woman with so much on her plate, you would hardly think that the UL Bohemian and Munster rugby star would have space in her schedule for extracurricular activity. However, the Kerry native has taken up an environmental challenge with Limerick firm EcoStraws and their #GoGreenIn2019 initiative.

The company provides eco-friendly, high quality, fun alternatives to the plastic drinking tube. EcoStraws.ie supply a complete range of eco-friendly reusable straws and 100% biodegradable disposable straws, as well as other associated products.

Ciara joining the firm this week, comes at the same time that government banned single use plastic straws, cutlery and cups from all state agencies and government departments, and comes less than 3 months after a Europe wide ban was proposed by the EU.

“As a farmer and a teacher, I have always had a keen interest in the environment. Education is key, and if I can help in any way, to ensure our natural environments and indeed livelihoods are protected for future generations, then I will.”

Impressed by the fledgling Limerick firm, Ciara said that she “bought into their vision very quickly.”

Based in Limerick, but trading nationally and internationally, EcoStraws managing director Brian O’Callaghan, said that there was admiration for Ciara through her “ambition, attitude and work ethic”.

A leader on the field, “now Ciara will act as a leader and role model off the field in helping us tackle environmental issues head on as we strive to #GoGreenIn2019”.

10 Jan
Media

Kerry’s Eye: Plastic is the last straw for Ciara!

Kerry’s Eye: Plastic is the last straw for Ciara!

Irish rugby star Ciara Griffin is tackling the scourge of single use plastic by putting her weight behind compostable drinking straws.

Ciara’s support for environmentally-friendly EcoStraws comes in the week the government banned single use plastic straws, cutlery and cups from all state agencies and government departments.

Ciara, who teaches in CBS Primary School in Tralee, was very excited at the announcement.

“As a farmer, teacher and proud Kerry woman, I have always had a keen interest in the environment. Education is key and if I can help in any way to ensure our natural environment and indeed livelihoods are protected for future generations, then I  will,” she said.

Ciara is a busy lady – not only is she farming, teaching. personal training, captaining the Irish International Rugby team, working with Aldi, and Ford, but now she has taken on a role with EcoStraws.ie to help rid Ireland of plastic.

“I have been so impressed with the professionalism and enthusiasm, of Brian, Sarah and Anthony from Ecostraws. So, when they approached me to come on board, I bought into their vision very quickly,” she said.

Based in Limerick, EcoStraws.ie offers people an eco-friendly alternative to the plastic drinking tube.

Ciara Griffin EcoStraws
08 Jan
Blog

Irish International Rugby Captain Joins EcoStraws Team As Brand Ambassador.

Ciara Griffin EcoStrawsOccasionally we envy people who manage to find the time to achieve so much in their daily lives. Ciara Griffin is one such lady. Not only is she farming, teaching, personal training, captaining the Irish International Rugby team, working with Aldi, and Ford, but now she has taken on the role of Brand Ambassador with EcoStraws.ie to help rid this isle of single use plastic straws.
The announcement this week from EcoStraws, comes in the same week as the government banned single use plastic straws, cutlery and cups from all state agencies and government departments, and comes less than 3 months after a Europe wide ban was proposed by the EU.

Ciara Griffin, who teaches in CBS Primary School in Tralee, was very excited at the announcement; “As a farmer, teacher and proud Kerry woman, I have always had a keen interest in the environment. Education is key, and if I can help in any way, to ensure our natural environment and indeed livelyhoods are protected for future generations, then I will. I have been so impressed with the professionalism and enthusiasm of Brian, Sarah and Anthony with regards to eliminating single use plastics, and the impact they have already made. So, when they approached me to come on board, I bought into their vision very quickly.”

Ciara Griffin EcoStrawsBased in Limerick, but trading nationally and internationally, EcoStraws.ie offers people an eco-friendly, high quality, fun alternative to the plastic drinking tube. EcoStraws.ie supply a complete range of eco-friendly reusable straws and 100% biodegradable disposable straws, as well as other associated products. Our range of reusable eco-friendly straws include Stainless Steel, Glass, Bamboo and Silicone straws. Our biodegradable EcoStraws are available in Wheat, PLA, and Paper, and we even stock Edible Straws so you can have your straw and eat it too!

Speaking at the announcement, Brian O’Callaghan, Managing Director of EcoStraws said: “We are very excited to announce that Ciara is joining the team here. We have admired her ambition, attitude and work ethic for a long time now and I believe she will go a long way both in sport and in business. Ciara is a highly organised and efficient individual whose thorough and precise approach to projects has yielded excellent results. She is already a leader on the field. Now, Ciara will act as a leader and role model off the field in helping us tackle environmental issues head on as we strive to #GoGreenIn2019.”

Check out Ciara’s video right here: