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Genetically engineered black soldier flies (BSF), which Australian scientists hope to produce by the end of 2024, might be the answer to the world's organic waste problem.

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In a paper published Wednesday, scientists of Sydney’s Macquarie University said BSF could curb the emission of methane from organic waste's break down.

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BSFs aren't pests and don't bite or carry diseases. Their larvae can be pet food, digest all kinds of human waste, and can even be processed into plastic.

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This species, while capable of eating human organic waste, also composts it into things of utility to humans like biofuels, lubricants, and livestock feed.

The scientists have now set up a firm, EntoZyme, to commercialize their work. Team leader Dr Kate Tepper called insects the “next frontier” in organic waste.

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Earlier, scientists at the University of South Australia, collaborating with food waste firm Mobius Farms, had also said they were exploring BSF larvae on this front.

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The Black Soldier Fly is revolutionizing waste management. This innovative approach supports food security and promotes a circular economy, minimizing landfill dependence and environmental impact. BSF farming is also a sustainable solution for water-scarce regions.

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The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) method, while attractive for its potential to convert food waste into protein, risks reinforcing industrial animal agriculture. This is both exploitative and environmentally harmful. It could divert resources from more comprehensive food system reforms.

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Black Soldier Flies Are Not an Ideal Solution for Global Food Waste

There is a 50% chance that the level of anthropogenic methane emissions in 2050 will be 10.18%, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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