Repak's Most Sorted Garden, designed by award-winning architect and garden designer James Purdy, has won Gold and Best in Category in the Large Garden category at Bord Bia Bloom 2025.

The garden aims to exemplify Repak’s vision of a circular economy in action, transforming the traditional garden space into an inspiring journey through thoughtful recycling, regeneration, and design innovation.

Created to engage the public in the future of recycling, the Most Sorted Garden serves as “a true example that waste is not an inevitability, but a challenge that can be solved through smart design and sustainable thinking”.

Speaking about the win, Zoe Kavanagh, CEO of Repak, said:“We are incredibly proud of this achievement. James Purdy has brought Repak’s vision to life with creativity and conviction.

“The Most Sorted Garden embodies the circular economy by proving that with considered design, we can eliminate waste and give materials a second life.

“This award is a testament to the importance of sustainability and innovation in shaping a greener future for Ireland.”

James Purdy, designer of Repak’s Most Sorted Garden said:“It’s an honour to receive Gold and Best in Category for the Repak Most Sorted Garden.

“This garden is about showing that sustainability doesn’t mean compromise, it can be beautiful, functional, and thought-provoking.

“I’m grateful to Repak for the opportunity to tell this story and for supporting a vision where every element is intentional, regenerative, and truly circular.”

New research from Repak carried out in advance of Bord Bia Bloom, highlighted a growing national passion for upcycling and growing confidence among the Irish public when it comes to recycling, with 67% of Irish adults rate their recycling knowledge highly.

However, the research also found that gaps remain around how to recycle some common household items.

Less than half can correctly identify which bins tinfoil (44%), cosmetic jars (45%) and deodorant cans (50%) should go in, while 71% don’t know how to recycle bleach bottles correctly.

To help close these gaps, Repak’s Most Sorted Garden at Bord Bia Bloom will welcome thousands of visitors over the long weekend with hands-on tips and practical inspiration for better recycling habits at home and in the garden.

Throughout the five-day event, the garden will serve as a hub for discussions, child-friendly workshops, and educational talks focused on recycling, sustainability, and Ireland’s path toward a circular economy.

This is James Purdy’s sixth show garden at Bord Bia Bloom.

His previous designs have earned wide acclaim, including gold medals for The Podscape Garden (2016) and The Healthy Way (2019), and a silver-gilt for Love that Keelings Feeling in 2024.

Photo: Pictured at Repak’s Most Sorted Garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2025 are Emilia (3) Ella Bleus (6) . Pic: Marc O’Sullivan