Tipp success at Repak Awards
Glenpatrick Spring Water Ltd & Kilkenny Nutritional Ltd, based in Clonmel, has been announced as the winner of the Innovation in SUP Reduction or Removal at the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, Ireland's National Environmental Awards. The event, held at The Mansion House brought together leaders from across Ireland’s business, environmental, and community sectors to celebrate the positive impact of environmental initiatives nationwide.
Glenpatrick Spring Water Ltd & Kilkenny Nutritional Ltd was recognised for its whole-business approach to circular packaging focused on lightweighting, material optimisation, recycled content and improved recyclability. Between 2023 and 2025, packaging initiatives prevented more than 421 tonnes of PET from entering the market, while virgin PET use fell by 76.31% against its 2023 baseline.
Speaking at the 2026 Repak Resource Awards ceremony, Repak CEO, Zoe Kavanagh, said: “Congratulations to Glenpatrick Spring Water Ltd & Kilkenny Nutritional Ltd on this well-deserved recognition at the 2026 Repak Resource Awards. Their work demonstrates the important role that businesses in Tipperary are playing in reducing waste, improving recycling and supporting Ireland's transition to a circular economy.
“The calibre of entries this year was exceptionally high, showcasing the innovation and commitment taking place across the country. Initiatives such as this highlight the positive impact that practical environmental action can have at both a local and national level.”
The Overall Repak Resource Award was presented to Panda in recognition of its leadership in environmental education and its innovative approach to encouraging positive recycling behaviour, including through its Cleaner Bin Imaging Service pilot project.
The complete list of winners for the Repak Resource Awards 2026 includes:
Overall Winner - Panda
Best Recovery Operator Innovation - KWD Recycling
Sustainability Team of the Year - An Post
Business Recycling Champion - IFF Plastics
Waste Prevention/Reduction Initiative - Swords Pavilions
Best Deposit Return Initiative - Atlantic Technological University, Sligo Campus
Environmental Education Initiative - Panda
Community Sustainability Initiative - Roscommon Women’s Network CycleUp Textiles
Innovation in Sustainable Packaging Design - Donnelly Fresh
Battery and WEEE Champion - Monaghan County Council
Innovation in Reuse and Refill - EcoKinly
Tyre Champion - Midland Tyre Services
Waste Recovery Operators - Panda
Innovation in SUP Reduction or Removal - Glenpatrick Spring
The 2026 Repak Resource Awards are proudly sponsored by ERP, the Environmental Protection Agency, Dublin Waste to Energy, Local Authorities of Ireland, Panda, Irish Waste Management Association, DNV, Shabra, the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), Re-turn, Circol ELT, Producer Register Limited and WEEE Ireland.
For further information please visit repak.ie