The Keep Cool Podcast
S5 Ep3: Turning Waste into Regenerative Feed and Farming Products
May 18, 2023
Learn how regenerative insect agriculture is redefining waste disposal, producing alternative protein sources from ethanol industry by-products. Discover the versatility and potential of insects as food, and the challenges faced by the insect agriculture industry. Explore the use of insects in biotechnology and collaboration in a competitive industry. Gain insights into the collaborative nature of climate tech firms and the importance of waste management. Understand the importance of raising awareness about waste separation and its potential as a resource. Hear about the ambitious targets for success in reducing antibiotic use and improving the food system.
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- Insects, particularly the black soldier fly, have immense potential to efficiently process waste and convert it into valuable products, offering sustainable solutions across various sectors.
- Chapul Farms aims to scale insect farming in the US by utilizing the black soldier fly and processing organic waste through their larvae, creating valuable products such as dried larvae, defatted meal, and bio-fertilizer.
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The Potential of Insects in Addressing Climate Challenges
In this episode, Michael discusses the immense potential of insects in addressing climate challenges. He explains that insects, particularly the black soldier fly, can efficiently process waste and convert it into valuable products. The value chain of insects spans from kitchen waste to large-scale industrial applications, offering solutions across various sectors. Insects can bring efficiency and sustainability without requiring external energy. They have a long evolutionary history and have been a stable protein source for millions of years. Insects offer a low-cost, high-demand protein source for animal feed, while also reducing the amount of food waste that goes into landfills.
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