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Water, Land & Soil Use
Unearthing New Technologies – How Black Soldier Flies Help Reduce Food Waste
SOURCE: ReFED
| 2023
This article explores the evolution of food waste management methods over the past three decades and highlights the emergence of insect agriculture as a promising solution. While insect agriculture may appear unconventional, particularly in North American markets, the article emphasizes that Striatum, an organization dedicated to sustainable insect protein production, has been refining this technology for 13 years. Highlighting the environmental benefits of insect agriculture, including significant savings in water, carbon emissions, and land use compared to traditional protein production methods.
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