Inadequately treated biodegradable waste is considered an environmental, social and
economic threat worldwide, which call for great attention. Waste treatment with larvae of the …

The innovative use of insects to recycle low-value organic waste into value-added products
such as food, feed and other products with a low ecological footprint has attracted rapid …

The larvae of the black soldier fly (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) efficiently close resource cycles.
Next to the nutrient-rich insect biomass used as animal feed, the residues from the process …

Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L. BSFL) bioconversion is a promising
biotechnology for food waste treatment. However, the separated residues still do not meet …

Composting is currently the best strategy to dispose of green waste (GW) containing
substantial quantities of lignocelluloses that prolongs composting time and yields unstable …

Using insects, notably black soldier fly (BSF), is becoming one of the emerging technologies
to valorize agrifood waste into high-value products, such as proteins for animal feed. Its …

Utilizing digestate as a fertilizer enhances soil nutrient content, improves fertility, and
minimizes nutrient runoff, mitigating water pollution risks. This alternative approach replaces …

Organic fertilizers increase soil fertility, microbial diversity and heterogeneity of microbial
activity hotspots. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) frass (BSFF) derived from organic …

A range of issues related to sustainability in the agrifood industry have spurred interest in
mass production of insects as human food and animal feed alternatives. This rapidly …

The ever-increasing human population associated with high rate of waste generation may
pose serious threats to soil ecosystem. Nevertheless, conversion of agricultural and food …