Insight • November 3, 2024 • 5 min read
Circular agriculture: Turning food waste into pet vitality
Circular systems reduce waste by keeping nutrients in productive use. BSFL farming is a practical example: food surplus becomes nutrient-dense protein and lipids, and residual frass can help rebuild soils.
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When organic byproducts are diverted from landfill, they avoid methane-generating decomposition pathways. BSFL systems can convert suitable inputs into larvae biomass efficiently, while leaving behind a nutrient-rich residue.
What “circular” means here
- Upcycle: convert nutrient streams into usable animal nutrition.
- Conserve: reduce water and land intensity compared with conventional proteins.
- Regenerate: return nutrients to soil as compost/frass amendments.
Quality and safety guardrails
“Circular” only matters if inputs and controls are rigorous. Practical safeguards include traceability, controlled substrates, and batch testing so the finished ingredient meets consistent nutrient and safety specs.
- Controlled input sourcing and supplier documentation
- Lot-based testing for moisture, pathogens, and nutrient targets
- Temperature and process controls from farm to packaging
Explore the details
For our sustainability standards and how we evaluate impact, see our ethics and sustainability page. For science background on BSFL nutrition across species, visit the research hub.