Goterra Food Waste Collection
Turning commercial food waste into high-quality resources.
In a unique step towards a circular economy, Goterra has transformed the processing of commercial food waste. The Canberra-based waste management company have developed a Modular Infrastructure for Biological Services (MIBS) unit which uses black soldier fly larvae to consume food waste (packaged or non-packaged) and turn it into a high-quality protein for animal food and soil conditioner for agricultural uses.
Partnering with AlburyCity, Goterra’s newest MIB unit located at the Albury Waste Management Centre will provide a solution to commercial and hospitality businesses who have been recently mandated to manage their organic waste by 2026 (NSW Governments Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041).
Since its launch in 2022 the soldier fly larvae have processed an average of 9 tonnes per week of commercial food waste and turned into valuable fertiliser and animal feeds rather than ending up in landfill and there are plans to double this capacity.
In addition to be environmental benefits achieved from diverting food waste from landfill, financially, the disposal of food waste at the Albury Waste Management Centre is substantially lower than disposing of mixed commercial waste.
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Interested in knowing more?
If your business generates food waste, contact Goterra to discuss how your business can contribute too, and benefit from the MIB unit located at the Albury Waste Management Centre.
Matthew Woloszuk
matthew.w@goterra.com.au