EQUO: A new natural solution for single-use plastic straws.

A project in New York, NY by Equo International
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Plastic-free, chemical-free, non-toxic and 100% biodegradable and compostable, leaving the earth as naturally as they came in.
Backers: 229
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $12,405 of $9,000
Dates: May 18th -> Jun 17th (30 days)
Project By: Equo International
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Latest News

These Edible Straws Harness Nature to Replace Single-Use Plastic and Help Local Farmers

July 3rd - via: goodnewsnetwork.org
Harnessing nature to replace single-use plastics, Equo Straws are 100% biodegradable and come in 4 natural flavors sourced from local farming communities. (Read More)

Only 48 Hours left to go!

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

A special gift for our 200 backers!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've just hit 200+ backers...  with 2 weeks left to go in the campaign! What a huge milestone! We can't say this enough: thank you, thank you, thank you! We would like to show our appreciation to all our early backers by announcing our FREE... (Read More)

We just couldn't wait! Unveiling the SECRET of the "coming soon" innovation...

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
10 days down, 20 left to go! We're 1/3 of the way through the campaign and couldn't be more grateful for all the support we've received so far. So much so that we couldn't keep it a secret any longer and wanted to tell you, our early backers first! ... (Read More)

What goes in to making EQUO?

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
As you may have heard or seen from our campaign, EQUO is proudly sourced from some of our founding team members' hometowns. Most of us and our parents have grown up around an abundance of outdoor resources from nature in rural areas or farms.    So... (Read More)

Still going STRAW-NG! $10,000 overnight!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
YAY! We are happy to announce that EQUO hit $10,000 overnight with 25 days still left to go! Each and everyone of you is now an important part of making a world without plastic that much more possible! We know with your support and sharing EQUO with... (Read More)

Whoa, 100% funded!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
That went 0 to 100 real quick!  We're overwhelmed and flabbergasted at the immense amount of support we have received in such a small time.  We're happy to announce that EQUO has successfully reached its $9,000 Kickstarter goal! Each and every one... (Read More)

Equo Straws – Made With Coconuts, Grass, Rice and Sugarcane, Each

May 18th - via: hotlinenews.com
Equo Straws, the versatile eco-friendly alternative to plastic and paper straws are now available on Kickstarter. They are biodegradable, uniquely functional to suit different tastes and behaviors, and made from all-natural ingredients. (Read More)

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