ABSTRACT
Food waste, particularly when avoidable, incurs loss of resources and considerable environmental impacts due to the multiple processes involved in the life cycle. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) are outstanding insects for bioconversion of organic waste, which can convert, separate or mixed waste, i.e. manure, kitchen waste and organic waste, into biomass rich in protein and fat. The feeding activity of the larvae substantially reduces the dry mass of the treated material. Black Soldier Fly (BSF) biowaste treatment is an attractive treatment option as it offers a solution for waste management while also providing a protein source to help alleviate the rising global demand for animal feed. BSF biowaste treatment offers an environmentally relevant alternative with very low direct Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and potentially high Global Warming Potential (GWP) reduction.
