Harp Renewables

27/08/2026

Harp Renewables is now part of Viably.

It’s a new chapter for our team, our technology, and the customers we work with around the world.

Viably is integrating our proven organics processing technology, expertise, and global experience into a stronger platform to increase customer support while advancing what’s possible in organics processing.

Learn more: https://thinkviably.com/resource-library/viably-acquires-harp-renewables/

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ReNu2Cycle Farm Walk!

It was a great opportunity to share the latest progress from the field trials and discuss the potential of recycling-derived fertilisers in sustainable agriculture.

The day included presentations from Gerry McDonnell of Harp Renewables, Louis McAuley, who kindly hosted the field trials on his farm, Achim Schmalenberger from the ReNu2Cycle project, who shared the latest research updates, and Munoo Prasad , who spoke about the importance of soil microbiology.

Following the presentations, attendees travelled by tractor and trailer to the trial field, where they were able to view the different treatment plots, hear more about the research, and see firsthand how the trials are progressing.

The event concluded with refreshments, providing a relaxed opportunity for attendees to ask questions, exchange ideas, and continue discussions with the project team, researchers, and fellow participants.

A special thank you to the ReNu2Cycle team, including Steve Coakley and Achim, for their continued support and contribution to the success of the event.

Events like these play an important role in connecting research with practical farming, helping to turn trial results into real-world knowledge.

06/07/2026

Only 2 days to go!

Join us this Wednesday, 8th July, from 11:00am for the ReNu2Cycle Farm Walk at McAuley's Farm, Co. Meath.

We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/farm-walk-2026-recycling-derived-fertilizer-tickets-1990878995669?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/06/2026

Not sure which Harp digester is right for your site?

We've made it easier with our new “Find Your Ideal Digester” tool.

Simply enter a few details about your operation and food waste volumes, and the tool will recommend the most suitable Harp system for your needs. Whether you're a restaurant, hotel, food producer, healthcare facility, university, or municipal site, it takes the guesswork out of finding the right solution.

Give it a try today and discover which Harp digester is the best fit for your operation: https://harprenewables.com/harp-biodigester-configurator/

23/06/2026

Reminder: Registration is still open for the ReNu2Cycle Farm Walk 2026.

Join us on Wednesday, 8th July at McAuley's Farm, Co. Meath, to hear the latest project updates and see the field trials firsthand.

🌾 Free to attend
📅 8th July | 🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
👉 Register here:

Join us at McAulay’s Farm for our 2nd Farm Walk. Explore soil health, circular nutrient use, and regenerative farming with a guided walk.

04/06/2026

You're Invited – Recycling-Derived Fertilizer Farm Walk on the 8th of July!

Last year, we introduced the ReNu2Cycle project, working alongside postdoctoral researchers from the University of Limerick to explore the use of recycling-derived fertilisers (RDFs) in agriculture.

Now in Year 2, we're returning to the trial site at McAuley Feeds to share the latest results and showcase how the RDF treatments are performing in the field. Join us and see the progress firsthand.

📅 Wednesday, 8th of July
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Venue: McAuley's Farm

This is a great opportunity to see the progress of the project firsthand and discuss its wider potential for the future of farming.

👉 Register here:

Join us at McAulay’s Farm for our 2nd Farm Walk. Explore soil health, circular nutrient use, and regenerative farming with a guided walk.

14/05/2026

Every bakery, café, and restaurant deals with food waste in some form — from preparation scraps to unsold products at the end of the day. In busy kitchens, those volumes can build up quickly, making waste management an increasingly important part of daily operations.

Bread 41 has been using a Harp CX2 digester as part of its approach to handling organic waste on-site.

Known for its artisan baking and ingredient-focused approach, Bread 41 works with large volumes of fresh produce every day. Like many businesses across hospitality, managing organic material efficiently while reducing environmental impact has become a growing area of focus.

With the system in place, organic waste can be processed directly at source and converted into a reusable soil product within 24 hours. This helps reduce the amount of waste leaving the site, lowers transport requirements, and supports a more localised approach to food waste management.

More food businesses are starting to rethink how waste is handled as part of everyday operations, with practical changes helping to support more sustainable ways of working across the hospitality sector.

To find out more, read our case study: https://harprenewables.com/bread-41-case-study/

A Dublin bakery is turning food scraps into nutrient rich fertiliser, cutting landfill waste while supporting a more circular and sustainable food system.

13/05/2026

For leaders managing large-scale operations, balancing efficiency with sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Reducing unnecessary loss not only lowers environmental impact, but also improves operational performance, cost management, and long-term resilience.

Many of these challenges come down to overproduction, inaccurate forecasting, poor storage conditions, and surplus disposal across the supply chain. When resources are wasted, so are the water, energy, labour, packaging, and transportation used to produce them.

This is why more organisations are integrating sustainability into everyday operational decisions. Companies like Pfizer, Google, and IKEA are continuing to invest in smarter systems, better forecasting, and more efficient supply chain practices to reduce unnecessary waste while maintaining efficiency at scale.

One of the biggest lessons for leaders is that small inefficiencies, when repeated across large systems, can create significant long-term impact — both environmentally and operationally.

07/05/2026

Food waste is often talked about as a disposal issue — but it’s increasingly being recognised as something much bigger.

A recent piece from the United Nations highlights how reducing and better managing food waste could be one of the most scalable climate solutions available today.

When food is wasted, it’s not just the product itself that’s lost — it’s all the energy, water, and resources that went into producing it. And once it ends up in landfill, it contributes to methane emissions, accelerating climate impact.

What’s interesting is the shift in thinking. It’s no longer just about “dealing with waste” — it’s about preventing it where possible, and managing what remains in a way that keeps value in the system.

For many organisations, that means looking more closely at how food waste is handled on-site, how much is being generated, and what opportunities exist to do things differently.

It’s a complex challenge — but also a significant opportunity.

You can read the full article here:
https://www.un.org/en/un-chronicle/turning-food-waste-prevention-scalable-climate-solution

The 2026 International Day of Zero Waste focuses on food waste, underscoring the scale of the challenge and the global momentum now coalescing behind solutions.

28/04/2026

Pelletteri Waste Systems in Wisconsin has recently added a Harp CX5 to its operations, continuing its steady focus on improving how waste is handled on a day-to-day basis.

As a long-established, family-run business, Pelletteri has built its reputation on reliable service and a practical approach to waste and recycling across the region. Bringing the CX5 on-site reflects a continued effort to adapt to changing waste streams while keeping operations efficient and straightforward.

With the system now in place, organic material can be managed closer to its source, reducing the need for transport and producing a reusable output that can be returned to the ground. It’s a simple adjustment, but one that supports a more circular way of handling waste.

It’s encouraging to see ongoing, incremental changes like this — where improving everyday processes can lead to more sustainable outcomes over time.

To learn more, visit our website: www.harprenewables.com