Vilnius region is among the global frontrunners in using fly larvae to process kitchen waste – and this is precisely why our innovation is now featured by the BBC. Journalist MaryLou Costa highlights our experience in managing household food waste in the Lithuanian capital in one of the world’s most recognised news outlets.
As the article notes, similar initiatives do exist globally, but they are typically small-scale – for instance, private projects handling food scraps from a single hotel or apartment building.
“Our pilot deliveries of larvae have already begun – with partners in the paint, glue and furniture sectors,” shared our CEO, Algirdas Blazgys, in the interview.
Key takeaways from the article:
• We’ve already produced prototype lamp shades and paint batches using our larvae. The paint technology is still being refined to achieve the right colour, but the lamp shades have turned out remarkably well.
• We continue to collaborate with universities, supplying fly larvae for research and for use in bacterial cultivation.
• Our technology will enable the Vilnius region to save up to EUR 2 million annually – we do not charge municipalities for collecting and processing food waste from residents.
Our goal for next year is ambitious: to process 12,000 tonnes of kitchen waste. To help us get there, we encourage residents to separate food waste and use the orange bags provided – we’ll ensure the waste reaches the larvae!
Read the full article on the BBC website.