The Effect of Types And Sizes Variations of Market Organic Waste in Composting Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)

Abstract

Purpose: Organic waste processing can be done through composting. This study aims to see the effect of variations in the types and sizes of market organic waste in composting using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL).   Theoretical framework: Market-generated organic waste needs to be handled without harming the environment. Composting is the proper method for treating organic waste from markets. BSFL is one of the organisms that can be utilized as a catalyst for the breakdown of organic waste. In many ways, using BSFL as an agent to break down organic materials is a profitable recycling technique. When it comes to waste management, BSFL can transform a variety of organic waste types, including animal manure, boosting the organic waste's value as a recyclable resource.   Method/design/approach: Market organic waste composting using BSFL. This composting uses several variations. The variation of this study consisted of six variations. Variation 1 (100% of fruit waste with manual chopped), 2 (100% fruit waste with machine shredded), 3 (100% vegetable waste with manually chopped), 4 (100% vegetable waste with machine chopped), 5 (65% fruit waste + 35% vegetable waste with manual chopped), and 6 (65% fruit waste + 35% vegetable waste with machine chopped).   Results and conclusion: Compost analysis was carried out on the maturity, quality, and quantity of compost produced. A scoring system selects the optimum variation with the best variations obtained from variations 1 and 5. The highest waste reduction index and reduction rate were obtained from variation 1 as 6.755 % and 94.571%.   Research implications: Utilization of BSFL as a market organic waste decomposition agent into compost that has a selling value or is used to fertilize plants.   Originality/value: Effect of variations in types of waste (fruit waste and vegetable waste) and waste size on composting using BSFL.