On June 24, 2022, 35 sociology faculty members visited Larva Yum to learn about the process of organic waste treatment by black soldier fly larvae.
Within the framework of the Training program incorporating community service activities into the university curriculum of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities of Ho Chi Minh City. In Ho Chi Minh City, the lecturers listened to Larva Yum's presentation on urban waste issues such as wasting "resources" of organic waste, improper waste treatment, etc.
Tour of Larva Yum workshop in District 12 by lecturers of Sociology
In addition, teachers can visually observe the organic waste treatment model with black soldier fly - a beneficial insect - into products of high value for farmers and create a good impact on the environment. .
Larva Yum and the training program team contributed to raising the awareness of visitors about the importance of waste sorting and treatment; providing the opportunity to apply theory into practice, helping lecturers better understand the life and needs of the community; support faculty members to network with peers and local organizations to practice and support each other in curriculum design; create conditions for lecturers to exchange experiences with experts from other institutions and universities.
The lecturer directly observed the model of organic waste treatment by black soldier fly larvae
In addition to carrying out the mission of "closing the cycle from garbage to farm and dining table", Larva Yum is always ready to welcome delegations to visit and experience the waste treatment process at the factory to contribute to spreading the word. green lifestyle and spirit of service to the community.
Currently, Larva Yum is accompanying Pizza Hut, Texas Chicken and Thu Duc Agricultural Wholesale Market on the journey to process about 150kg of organic waste per day. It is expected that by the end of 2022, the amount of organic waste to be treated will reach 2-5 tons per day.
Kim Anh
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