Reducing, Reusing and Recycling
We recycle where we can, covering everything from order tickets and hand towels to ice cream tubs, tetrapaks, cans, foil, bottles, jars and plastics – we also focus on re-use wherever possible. Bread delivery bags are repurposed as bin liners, punnets and egg boxes are reused for farm produce, and plastics that can’t be collected by our contractors are taken to our local supermarket for recycling.
We also operate a large on-site composting system, which helps nourish the soil that grows our produce. Plate leftovers are carefully monitored to ensure portion sizes are right, and any uneaten food is collected for anaerobic digestion rather than going to waste.
Changes that make a difference
Over time, these efforts have led to some significant improvements in the cafe, including:
- Removing single-use takeaway cups and incentivising customers to bring reusable alternatives
- Replacing single-use juice cartons and straws with bag-in-box juices or homemade milkshakes served in reusable cups.
- Using as much organic and Fairtrade produce as possible, including fruit and vegetables grown right here on the farm
- Encouraging fewer disposable wet wipes by offering washable cloth wipes instead
- Reducing blue roll use through a system of colour-coded, washable cleaning cloths
- Switching from herbal teas to loose-leaf, cutting down on paper sachets and packaging, while serving better-tasting tea
- Serving only farm-reared meat on our menu, alongside plenty of delicious vegetarian, vegan and veg-forward dishes to inspire everyone to try something new
