Sustainability

Here at Leahys, we are trying to create a space that is environmentally friendly and sustainable leading into the future.

We have introduced a number of measures to help us reduce our carbon footprint and we are continually striving to create and promote a more circular economy.

Sustainability initiatives at Leahys Open Farm to date.

Continuous cover forestry 10 year commitment: Pockets of stika spruce will be transplanted with Irish natives over a 10 year time frame in our 8 acre forest.
Wild flower planting and pollinators planted to encourage natural habitats.
Photovoltaic solar panels to help our farm reduce our carbon footprint.
Biodegradable membership cards, we have introduced our new membership card system, where our credit card size cards are biodegradable allowing them to deteriorate in a compost heap.
Packaging sourced from FSC sources, as far as possible we source our packaging products from FCS and PEFC sources
Electric car charging facility at our farm to encourage families with electric cars to our farm and recharge while onsite, thus reducing the amount of petrol and diesel being consumed.
Edible ice cream wafer tubs, all our ice cream is now sold in edible tubs unless we sell it in a paper tub for gluten free customers. Thus, reducing our waste.
Compostable cellophane for our hampers and gift packs.
Recyclable and biodegradable bags in gift shop.
Chocolate boxes are fully recyclable and biodegradable, trays in the boxes are recyclable.
Savour food program, to help reduce food waste and control portions and packaging.
Bioplastic range of toys in gift shop.
We make yearly donations to charities such as Cork Penny Dinners (€5000 in 2021)
We sponsored a truck covering the cost of fuel carrying aid to Ukraine in March 2022 (Fuel sponsorship €2000)
We sponsor local clubs in our area annually.
2gocups introduced in Feb 2024 . We use reusable coffee cups to reduce the amount of recycling and waste on our farm.

Sustainability

Sustainability initiatives at Leahys Open Farm to date.

Continuous cover forestry 10 year commitment: Pockets of stika spruce will be transplanted with Irish natives over a 10 year time frame in our 8 acre forest.

Wild flower planting and pollinators planted to encourage natural habitats.

Photovoltaic solar panels to help our farm reduce our carbon footprint.

Biodegradable membership cards, we have introduced our new membership card system, where our credit card size cards are biodegradable allowing them to deteriorate in a compost heap.

Packaging sourced from FSC sources, as far as possible we source our packaging products from FCS and PEFC sources

Electric car charging facility at our farm to encourage families with electric cars to our farm and recharge while onsite, thus reducing the amount of petrol and diesel being consumed.

Edible ice cream wafer tubs, all our ice cream is now sold in edible tubs unless we sell it in a paper tub for gluten free customers. Thus, reducing our waste.

Compostable cellophane for our hampers and gift packs.

Recyclable and biodegradable bags in gift shop.

Chocolate boxes are fully recyclable and biodegradable, trays in the boxes are recyclable.

Savour food program, to help reduce food waste and control portions and packaging.

Bioplastic range of toys in gift shop.

We make yearly donations to charities such as Cork Penny Dinners (€5000 in 2021)

We sponsored a truck covering the cost of fuel carrying aid to Ukraine in March 2022 (Fuel sponsorship €2000)

We sponsor local clubs in our area annually.

2gocups introduced in Feb 2024 . We use reusable coffee cups to reduce the amount of recycling and waste on our farm.

There is lots more to come……

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