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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Housewives' Perceptions Toward the Use of Black Soldier Fly Technology in Managing Household Organic Waste in Rural Areas
ClearKAPASITAS LARVA BLACK SOLDIER FLY (Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, 1758) DALAM MENDEGRADASI LIMBAH ORGANIK YANG TERKONTAMINASI MIKROPLASTIK
Indonesian researchers tested the ability of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to degrade organic waste contaminated with polyethylene (PE) and PET microplastics. The larvae demonstrated measurable degradation of plastic-contaminated organic waste, suggesting a biologically-based approach to managing plastic-mixed organic waste.
Plastic Particle Contamination in Substrate and Frass of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Cultivation in Community Solid Waste Recycling Centers
Researchers investigated plastic particle contamination in black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) bioconversion systems at two community solid waste recycling centers in Surabaya, Indonesia, finding that insufficient waste segregation led to plastic particles entering BSFL substrates and frass. The study found that 74 percent of solid waste at one center was suitable for BSFL substrate versus only 37 percent at the other, highlighting how plastic contamination in insect bioconversion could introduce microplastics into the food chain via larvae-derived products.
Life-history traits of black soldier fly reared on agro-industrial by-products subjected to three pre-treatments: a pilot-scale study
Black soldier fly larvae were evaluated for their ability to convert agro-industrial by-products into biomass and frass fertilizer, with performance varying across by-product types depending on fiber content and pathogen load. The study supports BSF farming as a scalable solution for valorizing low-quality organic waste streams while generating protein for animal feed.
Toxicity and bioconversion: Meta-analytical insights into microplastic effects on black soldier fly rearing
This meta-analysis found that microplastics in organic waste can reduce black soldier fly larval growth and survival, though larvae demonstrated some capacity to biodegrade certain plastic polymers. The findings are important because black soldier fly larvae are increasingly used for sustainable waste processing, and microplastic contamination in waste streams could compromise this approach.
A decade of advances in black soldier fly research: from genetics to sustainability
This review summarizes a decade of research on the black soldier fly, an insect increasingly used for animal feed, human food, and waste processing. The review covers how these insects can help manage organic waste, including research into their ability to break down certain plastics. This is relevant to microplastics research because black soldier flies are being explored as a biological tool for processing plastic waste, though questions remain about whether plastic residues could transfer through the food chain.
Enhancing the bioconversion rate and end products of black soldier fly (BSF) treatment – A comprehensive review
Researchers reviewed how black soldier fly larvae can efficiently convert organic waste — including food scraps and manure — into protein-rich feed, fertilizer, and biofuel, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional livestock farming. Their work highlights the larvae's potential to reduce plastic and food waste pollution while supporting global food security.
Gut microbiome of black soldier fly larvae for efficient use and purification of organic waste: An environmentally friendly development concept
This review examines how black soldier fly larvae and their gut bacteria can break down organic waste, including microplastics, heavy metals, and antibiotics. The larvae's gut microbiome plays a key role in degrading these harmful substances while converting waste into useful protein and fertilizer. This biological approach could help reduce the amount of microplastic-contaminated waste that enters the environment and food chain.
Evaluating the abundance of two particle size ranges of polyethylene microplastics in pig manure under integrated black soldier fly and biochar-amended composting treatments
Researchers combined black soldier fly larval bioconversion with biochar co-composting to control polyethylene microplastics in pig manure, finding that smaller MPs (150 μm) accumulated in larval guts while larger MPs (300 μm) concentrated in larval residue, with biochar particle size influencing subsequent MP oxidation during composting.
Exploring the Intersection of Microplastics and Black Soldier Fly Larvae: A Comprehensive Review
This systematic review explores whether black soldier fly larvae can help break down microplastics in organic waste. Early research suggests these insects may interact with and potentially degrade some microplastic particles, though the mechanisms are not yet well understood. If proven effective, biological approaches like this could offer a natural way to reduce microplastic contamination in compost and soil used for growing food.
Impact of the size and shape of microplastics on their ingestion and excretion by BSF larvae during waste bioconversion
Researchers investigated how the size and shape of microplastics affect their ingestion and excretion rates by black soldier fly (BSF) larvae during organic waste bioconversion, examining the implications for microplastic fate in biological waste treatment systems.
Use of Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Food Waste Treatment and Energy Production in Asian Countries: A Review
This review examined the use of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) for treating food and organic waste in Asian countries, summarizing bioconversion efficiencies, types of waste processed, and the quality of resulting biomass products including oils and proteins.
Insect farming: A bioeconomy-based opportunity to revalorize plastic wastes
Researchers propose a two-step system for managing plastic waste using insects. First, mealworm larvae partially break down plastics like polystyrene and polyethylene, and their microplastic-containing waste is then converted into biochar through high-heat treatment. The biochar is then used to enrich compost processed by black soldier fly larvae, creating a nutrient-rich soil amendment while addressing both plastic waste and organic waste in a circular approach.
The Role of Organic Waste Feed Combination on Growth Rate and Nutrient Content of Hermetia Illucens Larvae
This study examines how different organic waste feed combinations affect the growth and nutritional content of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae. While not directly about microplastics, these larvae are also studied for their ability to biodegrade plastic waste.
Genetic diversity and organic waste degrading capacity of Hermetia illucens from the evergreen forest of the Equatorial Choco lowland
Researchers examined the genetic diversity and organic waste-degrading capacity of black soldier fly larvae from Ecuador's Equatorial Choco lowland, finding the species can process organic waste while also ingesting microplastics that have entered the food chain.
Peer Review #3 of "Genetic diversity and organic waste degrading capacity of Hermetia illucens from the evergreen forest of the Equatorial Choco lowland (v0.1)"
This is a peer review report for a study on the genetic diversity and plastic-degrading capacity of black soldier fly larvae in Ecuador. The review assessed research on using insects to break down plastic and organic waste as an eco-friendly waste management approach.
Pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah plastik bernilai jual
This paper (in Indonesian) describes a community empowerment program in a village in East Java helping residents manage and find economic value in plastic waste. The program is a grassroots approach to reducing plastic pollution by turning waste into a resource.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Solid Waste Management Among Residents of a Riverside Barangay: Basis for Sustainable Policies and Programs
Despite its title referencing solid waste management, this paper surveys residents of a Philippine riverside community about their knowledge, attitudes, and waste disposal practices — not microplastic pollution specifically. It examines barriers to recycling and the prevalence of open burning and is a social science / community education study not directly relevant to microplastics science.
Peer Review #1 of "Genetic diversity and organic waste degrading capacity of Hermetia illucens from the evergreen forest of the Equatorial Choco lowland (v0.1)"
This is a peer review report for the original version of the study on black soldier fly larvae in Ecuador. The reviewer assessed the methodology and claims about using insects for plastic waste management and biodegradation.
Community Behavior Towards Environmental Cleanliness in Kampung Agas Area Tanjung Uma Village Batam City
Not relevant to microplastics — this descriptive quantitative study assesses community awareness and behavior around waste and environmental cleanliness in a coastal village in Batam City, Indonesia, finding very low environmental awareness among residents.
Improving residential plastic waste management strategies for increasing value added to environmental sustainability
Researchers surveyed community awareness and behavior regarding plastic waste management in an Indonesian village, identifying gaps between knowledge and practice. Improving community engagement with proper plastic waste disposal is essential for reducing the plastic entering waterways and eventually becoming microplastics.
Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city
Researchers tested whether black soldier fly larvae could effectively treat faecal sludge from pit latrines in urban Kampala, Uganda. The study found that larvae achieved 66-72% sludge reduction at optimal conditions, could feed directly on the sludge without prior dewatering, and produced residue with improved nutrient properties, suggesting this could be a viable decentralized waste treatment approach.
Treatment of biowaste commingled with biodegradable bioplastic films using Black Soldier Fly larvae: Generation and fate of micro-plastics
Experiments using Black Soldier Fly larvae to process food waste mixed with starch-based biodegradable plastic films showed that the larvae generate and accumulate small biodegradable microplastic particles (under 50 µm) during digestion. As biodegradable plastics become more common in food packaging, this finding highlights a gap in understanding their fate in biological waste treatment systems and whether "biodegradable" microplastics pose their own environmental risks.
Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city
Researchers investigated using black soldier fly larvae for decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in Kampala, finding optimal conditions for waste reduction while addressing sanitation challenges in informal settlements.
Environmental Performance of Hermetia illucens Bioconversion in a Medium-Scale Mass Rearing System to Valorize Agri-Food Industrial Residue
Researchers used life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental performance of black soldier fly larvae bioconversion across six agro-industrial residues at medium scale, finding it offers a promising circular pathway for valorizing food waste while reducing plastic-associated environmental burdens.