Summary
In Vilnius, Lithuania, fly larvae are used to process food waste, saving the city money by reducing waste disposal costs. The larvae eat the waste and are then converted into products like animal feed, while their manure is used as fertilizer.
Key Facts
- Fly larvae in Vilnius process food waste for the city's residents and nearby councils.
- The waste management company Energesman does not charge Vilnius for processing food waste.
- This system is expected to save Vilnius up to €2 million per year by 2026.
- Energesman uses fly larvae to convert food waste into renewable products like animal feed and industrial materials.
- About six million flies are housed at Energesman's plant, producing over three million larvae a month.
- The company provides orange waste bags and runs campaigns to encourage waste sorting.
- EU regulations restrict fly larvae fed with kitchen waste from being used for human food products.
- Energesman collaborates with other industries and universities for trials and research involving fly larvae products.
