1. Bioconversion Utilizing Black Soldier Flies

2. Waste Reduction Strategy

3. Bioconversion Overview
Comprehensive
Pre and Post Consumer Waste
All types of food including meats ad oils
No water needed
No electricity needed
No moving parts
Relatively low maintenance
Scalable

4. How Does it Work? Black Soldier Flies
Larvae eat a tremendous amount of food

5. How Does it Work?
Black Soldier Fly larvae contained within pods

6. How Does it Work? Black Soldier Fly larvae contained within pods
University of South Clemson

7. How Does it Work? Larvae self harvest Adult Flies
Live for about 5 days
Do not have mouths, carry disease or bother humans

8. 3 Useful Byproducts Biomass
Can be composted or used as a soil amendment
Liquid
Full of nutrients, can be used similar to compost tea
Larvae
Can be used as animal feed or potentially used to create biofuel

9. What is Required? Food waste transport system Biopod Starter eggs
Heated building with halogen lights and plenty of natural light or greenhouse
White netting and dish of water for mating area