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Turning Meat Waste into Eco-Friendly Fertilizer
Sustainability in Meat Processing: How Genuine Meats is Leading the Way with Harp CX50
Genuine Meats, a prominent meat processing facility in Wyoming, is committed to providing high-quality, locally sourced meat products. Specializing in processing cattle, bison, hogs, and lambs, the company offers services ranging from custom processing to retail sales and wholesale distribution. As one of the largest USDA-approved meat processing plants in the state, Genuine Meats not only supports local agriculture but also reduces shipping costs and helps sustain Wyoming’s high-quality beef market.
The Harp CX50 at Genuine Meats processes over 4 metric tons of waste daily, converting it into nitrogen-rich bio-fertilizer and reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. It also eliminates foul odors and supports rodent control, contributing to a cleaner and healthier facility.
“We found Harp Renewables incredibly professional. In the past, fats, oils, and grease from our waste had proven difficult to deal with. On site storage of this waste during the haulage pick up internals often causes foul odours and a complicated animal control system to be put in place. With Harps Bio-technology, expertise in enzymes and decomposition and fertiliser knowledge, they helped us turn a difficult problem into a solution that sampled our rodent control reduced our foul odours”
– Managing Director at Genuine Meats.
The Harp CX50 is an advanced aerobic biodigester designed for large-scale operations like Genuine Meats, capable of processing up to 50,000 liters of organic waste per week. Using an oxygen-rich environment, it quickly converts waste into high-quality fertilizer. Its fully automated system includes an integrated shredder, hopper, and automatic feeding system, reducing manual labor and increasing efficiency. Equipped with sensors to monitor temperature and pH, it ensures optimal conditions for digestion and minimizes foul odors, making it a safe and efficient solution for waste management.
- Equipment: Harp CX50 with an integrated shredder, hopper, and automatic feed system
- Waste Stream: Abattoir/Slaughterhouse waste.
- Capacity: 7145 Litres/Day, 50,000 Litres/Week, 2,600,000 Litres/Year
- Estimated CO2 Savings: -60,421.7 KgCO2eq (- 60.4 Tonnes CO2eq)
One of their major initiatives is the integration of the Harp CX50 Bio-Digester into their waste management system. This innovative solution helps the facility manage its waste by converting offcuts, bones, fats, tallow, offal, and other organic materials into valuable, nutrient-rich fertilizer.
By utilizing the Harp CX50, Genuine Meats has been able to significantly reduce carbon emissions, minimize waste disposal charges, and tackle the challenges posed by food waste and foul odors. This system aligns with the company’s goal to support local agriculture while promoting a cleaner, greener future.