K-SLIPs™ in Medero Light Grey, Chapman Burnt Orange Light and Gillespie Magenta Light brought additional vibrancy to the colourful paving that formed part of David Negus’s “Renewed Blooms” show garden for the European Commission at Ireland’s leading garden festival at Bord Bia Bloom in summer 2025.

The circular economy design blended reclaimed materials, creative reuse, and climate-resilient planting, proving that sustainability and beauty belong side by side.

The garden received Gold, Best in Category, the Sustainability Award, and the People’s Choice Award, highlighting both its design strength and its powerful message.

The garden’s main aim was to challenge people’s perspectives on materials and inspire them to see the potential for reuse and repurposing. By showcasing the beauty and benefits of reusing discarded items, the garden not only provided a visually stunning backdrop for the plants but also served as a wildlife habitat and a source of personal satisfaction and fulfilment in giving items a new life.

Beyond aesthetics, the garden demonstrated the principles of a circular economy—where waste is minimised, and materials are continuously repurposed rather than discarded.