Food waste fix gets flies to turn waste into useful stuff

Food waste fix gets flies to turn waste into useful stuff

Scientists have created a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer using black soldier flies, offering a sustainable solution to a major environmental problem. Black soldier flies have long been used by cities and industry to break down food scraps and agricultural waste. Compared to industrial-scale operations, which require significant infrastructure and staffing, the DIY system is far more aff…