Bengaluru's New Waste Ally: Black Soldier Flies to Tackle Organic Trash

• Bengaluru is exploring black soldier flies as a solution to its daily 8,000+ tonnes of organic waste, aiming to reduce landfill reliance.
• Deputy CM D K Shivakumar announced plans for large-scale black soldier fly composting in areas like Doddaballapur, Bidadi, and Kanakapura.
• Black soldier fly larvae efficiently consume organic waste, reducing its volume and producing protein-rich animal feed and nutrient-rich fertilizer (frass).
• This method offers a faster, more compact alternative to traditional composting, creating marketable byproducts to offset operational costs.
• Successful implementation requires improved waste segregation and clear government regulations to ensure the quality of outputs and public trust.

Why It Matters: Black soldier flies could transform Bengaluru's organic waste management sustainably.