‘Zero Waste’ at Maryborough

The Maryborough Hotel Cork has been awarded the “Zero Waste to Landfill” Certificate, recognising its significant achievement in sustainable waste management. The certification, supplied by an independent body, positions The Maryborough Hotel & Spa as the first hotel in Ireland to achieve this milestone, further cementing its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Nestled within 18 acres of 300-year-old gardens and woodlands, The Maryborough Hotel has always valued its natural surroundings. Protecting this landscape and reducing its environmental impact is central to the hotel’s ethos. The certification reflects the hotel’s broader commitment to sustainability and builds upon its ongoing environmental efforts.

“The achievement of our ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ Certificate is a result of the great team effort over the past three years by our staff and guests,” says Eamonn Kearney, Green Team Leader. 

To achieve this certification, the hotel collaborated with Circular Economy Consulting (CEC). An audit conducted by CEC provided a detailed analysis of The Maryborough's waste practices, and the data was digitised using artificial intelligence to track waste streams in real-time. This data-driven approach allowed the hotel to eliminate waste to landfill entirely, making it the first Irish hotel to reach this milestone.

The Maryborough will now work towards achieving a Circular Economy certification, further expanding its efforts to protect the environment while setting new benchmarks in the Irish hospitality industry.