Our commitment to the environment
At Bord Bia Bloom, sustainability isn’t just a goal, it’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and empowering visitors to make sustainable choices at the festival and at home. We are proud that our ongoing work in this area was recognised in 2025 when we became the first event in Ireland to receive the ISO 20121: 2024 Event Sustainability Management Systems certification.
Sustainability Initiatives at Bloom
The sustainable way to Bloom
From our very first festival in 2007, we have worked to inspire positive change, reducing our environmental impact and empowering everyone who joins us to make sustainable choices. Learn how you can help us on this journey by reducing your footprint when visiting Bloom.
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Sustainable inspiration
Find out what conservationists and environmentalists are doing to safeguard the environment and pick up practical ideas for actionable change in your home and garden.
The Conservation Area
The Conservation Area is an important feature within Bord Bia Bloom, providing an empowering space where visitors can meet with leading conservationists and environmentalists and learn how we can all take steps to improve the world around us. You can expect to see organisations such as Certa, Teagasc, the Office of Public Works, National Parks & Wildlife Service, Kildare Wildlife Rescue, Seal Rescue Ireland, and many more.
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Sustainable Living Stage
The Sustainable Living Stage, sponsored by Certa – Bloom’s official supplier of hydrotreated vegetable oil low-carbon biofuel – is an interactive platform where experts in conservation, biodiversity, wildlife protection, and sustainability discuss how we can all play our part in combating climate change. Visitors will be given key takeaways which can make a difference to our natural environment and help protect our precious ecosystem. Topics for discussion this year include actions for pollinators, sustainable fashion, circular communities in action, home composting, and how we can reduce our consumption and waste through sustainable household, personal care, and food choices.
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Sustainable Living Stage Sponsor
Certa, Bloom’s official supplier of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) low-carbon biofuel, returns to sponsor the Sustainable Living Stage again this year. Certa offers HVO at pumps in Liffey Valley, Dublin; Lee Tunnel, Cork; and Trim, County Meath and across the Midlands. A replacement for diesel, with no modifications required, HVO is made from renewable food and plant waste matter that reduces your vehicle’s carbon emissions by up to 90%. Certa is also showcasing residential solar products that can help your home generate renewable electricity all year round.
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ISO 20121 certification
Bord Bia Bloom in 2025 became the first event in Ireland to achieve ISO 20121: 2024 Event Sustainability Management Systems certification. This accreditation measures event sustainability management systems.
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Gardening Inspiration
This year's gardens include 20 magnificent Show Gardens, 14 Postcard Gardens, supported by Tirlán CountryLife, and the OPW Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden.
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