Ara Partners, a global decarbonisation investment firm, announced on February 18th 2025, that it has acquired a majority interest in Natural World Products (“NWP”), the leading recycler of household organic waste on the Island of Ireland. As part of the transaction, Ara plans to build on the NWP platform and expand operations into new recycling and decarbonisation initiatives. Ara Infrastructure has committed additional capital to support the growth of NWP’s platform and infrastructure.
Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, NWP holds a leading position in organic waste recycling, playing a pivotal role in the circular economy on the Island of Ireland. Its critical infrastructure provides essential services to its customers, enabling them to meet legislated net zero targets, having diverted over 1.5 million tonnes of organic waste from landfill in the past five years alone. Led by CEO Colm Warren, NWP is managed by an experienced and highly capable team with a strong track record of operational expertise and growth execution.
“NWP’s evolution is a testament to how a local SME1, with the right vision, team and support, can grow into a platform that attracts sophisticated institutional infrastructure capital,” noted Warren. “This investment marks a major milestone for the organics, soil health, and decarbonisation sectors on the Island, accelerating not just NWP’s growth but the broader infrastructure solutions needed for sustainable economic progress. We are thrilled to partner with Ara and look forward to working with Teresa and the team to realize our shared vision for the future.”
“NWP is a key player in the drive toward achieving our net zero targets and a business that aligns perfectly with Ara Infrastructure’s investment focus. With market-leading organics recycling capabilities, we see a significant opportunity to transform the business into a more fully integrated waste-to-energy provider,” added Teresa O’Flynn, Partner and Co-Head of Ara Infrastructure. “We look forward to partnering with Colm and his team to pursue the many opportunities that exist in this evolving market.”
