The Purty Kitchen – Doing Our Bit

At The Purty Kitchen, we believe sustainability isn’t just about ticking boxes - it’s about doing the right thing, one small step at a time. Whether it’s cutting waste, saving energy, or backing our community, we’re proud to be making progress - and always looking to do more.

What We’ve Done So Far

Cutting Waste

- Reduced food waste to just 2% with smart menus that turn trimmings into stocks, sauces, and extras.
- Bin bags and napkins are fully compostable.
- EPOS prints receipts only on request—saving 800 rolls a year.
- Replaced postcard bill holders with durable wooden ones, cutting paper use by over 120 kg a year.

Saving Water & Energy

- All kitchen, hallway, and bathroom lights are on motion sensors.
- The Purty Loft’s taps use infrared sensors to cut down on water waste.
- A kitchen soak tank saves 91,000 litres of water each year.

Sourcing Smarter

- Source local, seasonal produce to reduce food miles.
- All suppliers are expected to meet clear sustainability standards.

Community First

- Refunds from recycled bottles fund free sanitary products in our bathrooms; surplus goes to local charities chosen by staff.
- We support raffles, match staff donations, and back initiatives like the Focus Ireland sleep-out.
- Host events that bring people together - art classes, Pilates, Veganuary, and more.

What’s Next

- Working toward a zero waste kitchen—it’s ambitious, but we’re up for it.
- Just ordered a VITO oil filtration system to cut oil use by up to 50%.
- Always on the lookout for better ways to cook, serve, and source with care.

Thanks for supporting a more sustainable Purty.
Small changes, big impact, together.