Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
39b79c20-2565-4a14-a874-9661c70f0661
Waste treatment
Associated ID
30d0f266-2426-4eb2-b818-dc2ca01b8163
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Description
The process represented in this dataset involves adding black soldier fly eggs to crushed kitchen waste, using the digestive system of black soldier fly larvae to decompose organic matter in the waste, separating the mature black soldier flies from their excrement, drying the excrement for sale as bio-organic fertilizer, and processing the dried adult black soldier flies to separate oils, thereby obtaining products such as insect-based protein and fatty acids. The recycling process is powered by electricity for equipment operation. The production process requires consumption of fresh water and steam. The primary product, fresh larvae, can be sold directly, while the residual frass is used as a raw material for composting. Emissions contain hydrogen sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, dimethyl sulfide, trimethylamine, dimethyl disulfide, ammonia, and methanethiol. Wastewater effluents contain suspended solids, dissolved solids, total nitrogen, and ammonia nitrogen.
This dataset is applicable to the process of using black soldier flies for the treatment of kitchen waste.
Activity Description
This dataset represents the efficient degradation of kitchen waste by black soldier flies and its conversion into high-value biomass. It includes data on energy inputs, auxiliary materials, atmospheric emissions, and wastewater discharges generated during the process of black soldier fly treatment of kitchen waste.
Process Description
Black soldier fly larvae decompose and process kitchen waste
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
Shanghai
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The process of black soldier fly larvae decomposing organic matter in kitchen waste