International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Waste to Cash Eco Project
Donor:
Postcode Lottery, Sweden
Period:
2024 – 2027
Budget:
SEK 7.815 million
Target countries:
Kenya
Summary:
The project aims to contribute to improved environmental health and increased income for women and youth in Meru County, Kenya through the innovative use of black soldier fly for recycling organic waste into animal feed, and organic fertilizer. The wastes that are not suitable for insect farming will be used for biogas production to ensure access to high-quality, affordable, and green sources of energy. The BSF larval meal will be used to generate poultry feeds for chicken production and frass fertilizer will enhance the production of coffee and other crops. The youth and women will be facilitated to stat-up enterprises based on the BSF production value chains. This project intends to create a sustainable system where waste is used as a resource while creating better living conditions for women and young people.