Useful larvae: Checking out the progress of food waste slurry being treated by Black Soldier Fly larvae at Taylors Lakeside University in Subang Jaya are Vic Pui, Yanni Ching and Thomas Pui from Entomal BioTech, a recipient of Creative KL Grants Programme and Urban Challenge. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star
Its chief commercial officer Yanni Ching said the Entomal Mobile Bioconversion System allowed the BSF larvae to consume food waste slurry to produce nutrient-rich insect protein for pet food and organic fertiliser for farmers. Co-founded by brothers Thomas and Vic Pui, Entomal BioTech is one of the eight winners of the Creative KL Grants Programme and Urban Challenge.The programme by Think City aims to improve the liveability of the city centre by sourcing innovative solutions and leveraging its expertise and co-investment in projects.
Unlike the common fly, BSF solely grows to reproduce and has the ability to repel other insects, she explained.“So BSF are not pests as they do not sting and don’t spread harmful pathogens,” she added.The pioneer EMBC was done through a tri-partnership with Taylors University in Subang Jaya, and Impact Circle, an agri-foodtech ecosystem builder and multiplier, which allowed Taylor’s Bachelor of Science in Culinology programme students to conduct research on the by-products.
“We hope to launch it this month and we will also conduct education and awareness on the treatment processes with the community. “Our data reveals that since 2021, necessity-driven commuters have increased by 100%, but those travelling for leisure have dropped by 85% over the same period.Project Genie will be rolled out soon.
“There are about 5,000 users in Genie now and we are constantly collecting feedback and data on how our users are interacting with the Genie. “For DRT, the passenger headed to a nearer destination on a similar route will be dropped off first instead,” he said.The service is available in Puchong, Ampang, UPM-Serdang and Hulu Kelang in Selangor as well as Universiti Malaya-Bangsar South, in Kuala Lumpur.The services offered in Selangor are in collaboration with Selangor government, as part of the state’s mobility initiative.
The Trek Rides mobile application also has a Journey feature that allows users to plan their route by incorporating different transport modes.
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