Population growth and unprecedented economic growth and urbanization, especially in low-
and middle-income countries, coupled with extreme weather patterns, the high …

An overview is given on recent developments in insects as food and food by reviewing the
literature which has appeared during the last few years on edible insects. An outlook to the …

During the last five years the scientific knowledge on insects as food and feed has been
growing exponentially. At the same time, the industrial sector is increasingly engaged in …

Livestock farming and its products provide a diverse range of benefits for our day-to-day life.
However, the ever-increasing demand for farmed animals has raised concerns about waste …

Improper disposal of lignocellulosic wastes may produce a large quantity of greenhouse
gases and pollute the environment. Through anaerobic digestion processes, lignocellulosic …

Food waste accounts for a substantial portion of the organic waste generated at an
increasing rate worldwide. Organic waste, including food waste, is largely subjected to …

The increase in solid waste generation is caused primarily by the global population growth
that resulted in urban sprawl, economic development, and consumerism. Poor waste …

The increase of annual organic wastes generated worldwide has become a major problem
for many countries since the mismanagement could bring about negative effects on the …

The disposal of large amounts of food waste has caused serious environmental pollution
and financial losses globally. Compared to alternative disposal methods (landfills …

Using black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens [L.], Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae (BSFL) to
upcycle urban solid waste into a growing medium for vegetable cultivation is a potential …