Commercial Waste Solutions

I had the privilege to visit the incredible work that the organisation Nipe Fagio is doing in Dar es Salam, Tanzania. It's inspiring to learn about these collection and treatment systems all designed in the global south for the global south. Former waste pickers have been structured as a cooperative to collect waste door to door. They collect 4 fractions; organics, recyclables, residuals and hazardous waste and they bring it to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) where they sort and treat it; - The organics -more than 2/3 of the waste- they feed to black soldier flies larvae which will then serve as animal feed. - The recyclables they sort and they sell. - The hazardous goes to a sanitary landfill and for - the residuals they try to find markets (for instance, they found a buyer for shoe soles which used to be landfilled and now they are paid for). With the larvae they feed chicken they can then sell and with the compost they run a garden where they grow food for local consumption. Lots of soft-drinks and beer is still sold in refillable packaging in this neighborhood, unfortunately The HEINEKEN Company has introduced single-use glass beer bottles which end up as waste when the local beer companies run refillable systems. Shame that the only European trace in this part of the world is to bring waste to the locals... This is a 2 year old project managing 1 ton of local waste per day and reducing waste disposal in more than 90%. 2 others are in operation and many others are being rolled out in Zanzibar and other regions. In a few years there will be hundreds of these, managing waste locally without expensive technologies, without debts. A huge environmental and social impact with very little investment and a true source of inspiration!

Did you know that organic waste – from leftover food to agricultural by-products – forms the largest portion of municipal waste worldwide? Yet, in many regions, its potential goes untapped. With mounting environmental concerns, the call for sustainable waste management is louder than ever. The solution? 🌍♻️ Embracing innovative, nature-inspired approaches that turn trash into treasure! 📚 Discover the Future of Biowaste Recycling A fascinating book sheds light on urban organic waste management, unveiling a groundbreaking approach: using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to recycle organic waste. These tiny, yet mighty insects, Hermetia illucens, are game changers: 🔄 Reduce Waste: Larvae consume organic matter, dramatically decreasing waste volume. 🦋 Sustainable Feed : The harvested larvae become a nutrient-rich ingredient for animal feed, closing the loop on waste. 🌍 Eco-Friendly Innovation : This method aligns with the principles of a circular economy, reducing landfill dependency while creating sustainable resources. 🚀 Over the last decade, BSF technology has captured global attention, proving especially promising for low- and middle-income regions. It’s an inspiring example of how innovation meets sustainability. What’s Your Take? 🗨️ Would you try insect-based waste recycling in your community? 💡 How can we promote these solutions to create a waste-free world? Let’s reimagine waste as a resource and innovate for a greener future! 🌎 #Innovation #CircularEconomy #SustainableLiving #BiowasteRecycling #BlackSoldierFly

*An Innovation Worth Spreading: Integrated Waste Management at Taman Safari Bogor* Food waste makes up the largest portion of Indonesia's trash problem. When left unmanaged, decaying food waste releases methane that damages the ozone layer and worsens climate change. Yesterday Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia PACS team visited Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor's Integrated Waste Management facility (IWM TS), which successfully sorts and processes waste from the safari park and hotels. IWM TS uses black soldier fly maggots to break down organic waste. Impressively, they produce up to 500kg of maggots daily, selling for Rp35,000-55,000/kg. The dried maggots from food scraps contain benefits as animal feed and cosmetic ingredients. Most inspiring is IWM TS's impact: they've transformed a problem into a profitable solution and valuable resources. I believe their model deserves wider adoption, so what started as an internal solution to waste is scalable to communities nationwide. Progress often happens through sharing what works. May examples like IWM TS inspire more facilities to adopt #integratedwastemanagement practices, advance circular economies and collectively make strides against Indonesia's significant trash challenges. #nonahelix #sustainabledevelopment #circulareconomy Dhedy Adi Nugroho Natasha Gabriella Ardhina Zaiza Iman Santoso Wahyu T. Wibowo Agnes Imada Pinarsinta Manurung I Komang Agus Arisudana Yayan Sopian Armytanti Hanum Kasmito Nurlida Fatmikasari (Mieke) Radita A. Wicaksana Amelia Naomi Adristie Aulia Widodoputri Mohamad Adnan Luthfi Jamali Ardiyanto S. Denny Wahyudi Sheila Syafira Maharani Anang Zakaria Ridvan Bintang Guntara Made Pranata Wibawa Ade Putera Adipurno Widi Putranto

Home Solutions Are Great, But What Can I Do About Food Waste at My Business? 🤔 At your business location, there are a number of ways to minimize waste going to landfills. And - they don’t need to be complicated! Here are some options you might consider, both on-site and off-site: 🌱On-Site Options 🌱 Composting: Implement a composting program to convert organic waste into valuable compost. This can be used to enrich the soil on your premises or be given away or sold to local gardeners and farmers. Anaerobic Digestion: Invest in an anaerobic digester to break down your organic materials. This process not only reduces waste but also produces biogas that can be used as a renewable energy source. Animal Feed: If your organic waste is suitable, you can process it to be used as animal feed. Collaborations with local farms or zoos can be beneficial. On-site Treatment Technologies: Explore smaller-scale technologies that can treat organic waste on-site, such as dehydration or composting machines designed for commercial facilities. 🌱Off-Site Options 🌱 Industrial Composting: Partner with a commercial composting facility that can handle large volumes of organic waste. This is particularly useful if you generate more waste than you can process on-site. Waste-to-Energy Programs: Engage with facilities that convert organic waste into energy. This helps reduce landfill use and can generate electricity or heat. Donation Programs: Establish connections with local food banks, shelters, or community centers where edible food can be donated. This reduces waste and supports your community. Recycling Programs: Participate in or develop programs aimed at recycling specific types of plant materials, such as wood or fiber recycling. 🌱What else to consider? 🌱 Assessment of Waste Streams: Regularly assess the types and quantities of waste your business produces to optimize the waste management strategy. Education and Training: Train your staff on proper sorting and reduction techniques to minimize contamination and ensure the success of recycling or composting efforts. This can be a fun game setup vs. boring rules! Collaboration and Partnerships: Work with other local businesses, government agencies, or environmental organizations to find synergistic waste management solutions. Implementing any of these practices can significantly impact reducing landfill waste and promote sustainability.  It is also a great way to engage with your employees and your community. There is even potential for additional revenue streams or cost savings for your business! #makecompostmainstream #sustainability #makeyourimpact

Women Leading Waste Solutions: Transforming Trash into Opportunity 🌍♻️ Around the world, women are stepping up turning food scraps into fertilizer, restoring soils, creating income, and inspiring change. 👩🌾 In Kibera, Nairobi, an all-female group called Shield of Faith composts food waste using vermicomposting. In just one year: 3.9 tones of organic waste recycled Kitchen gardens producing fresh vegetables Earnings shared directly with mothers in need 🟢 But compost is just the start. When combined with: BSFL (Black Soldier Fly Larvae) → Compost faster, add protein feed Biochar → Lock carbon + enhance nutrient retention A compost pile turn into a whole waste-free ecosystem. 🚀 What You Can Do Today: For women or community leaders: • Start a 5-litre compost bucket at home feed it food scraps daily. For feed suppliers or agro-vets: • Add BSFL feed or biochar soil boosters to your product line link up with women composters. For schools/NGOs: • Train local women to compost + scale to BSFL + biochar micro-units. Let’s turn waste into opportunity and thrive local businesses with women at the forefront. #WasteFree23 #WomenInWaste #Compost #BSFL #Biochar #CircularEconomy #GreenJobs #ZeroWaste #SustainableAgriculture #YouthEmpowerment #EcoInnovation #AfricaLeads