BLACK SOLDIER FLY ORGANIC WASTE TREATMENT PROJECT
Treats organic waste, whiles producing nutrient rich larvae and compost for agricultural purposes
Written by prince obeng
I confirm that I am fully aware of the eligibility criteria, and based on its description, I am eligible to apply to the CSV Prize 2017.
- Yes, I'm eligible
Preferred language
- English
Organization name
BPO EnterpriseYear founded
2015Initiative stage
- Start-Up (a pilot that has just started operating)
Annual budget in 2017 (USD)
- $10k - $50k
Number of beneficiaries impacted so far
- 100 - 250
Organization type
- Social enterprise
Secondary Focus Area
- Rural development
Headquarters location: Country
- Ghana
Headquarters location: City
KumasiLocation(s) of impact
Ghana, Akoti, Sefwi-Wiawso districtKumasi, Ghana
Website
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeHGcYiG1ZM
Facebook URL
https://web.facebook.com/search/top/?q=prince%20obengProblem: What problem is this initiative trying to address?
1. Waste management in rural and urban areas of Ghana is poor, with the presence of open dumps and poorly managed landfills.2. There is increasing evidence that continual usage of chemical fertilizers is degrading soils.
3. Fish meal and other protein source for animal husbandry is expensive for farmers
Solution Summary: What is the proposed solution? What do you see as its most promising aspects for creating shared value?
1. The black soldier fly composting project therefore uses, larvae to compost organic waste, reducing the waste going to the landfill by about 60%2. The end product being nutrient rich larval biomass which can be used to replace fish meal in animal feed and compost which can be used to fertilize soils.
3. This method is a relatively cheaper method of dealing with waste and will create jobs.
Impact: What is the impact of the work to date? Specify both the social and the environmental impact of your work
Reduction in the amount of waste going to the landfill at the pilot site at the Chirano Gold MinesCommunity members appreciating how waste can become useful
Financial sustainability plan: How is this initiative financially supported? How will you ensure its financial sustainability long-term?
Individual gifts and donation = 60%Earned income = 40%
Unique value proposition: What makes your initiative innovative? How does your project differ from other organizations working in the same field?
Solves several problems with one unique sustainable ideaFounding story: Share a story about the "Aha!" moment that sparked the beginning of this initiative.
When i observed the black soldier fly larvae feeding on discarded pig manure in the bush at a pig farm in kumasiWhere did you hear about the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize?
- Social media
Evaluation results
2 evaluations so far
1. Overall evaluation
5 - This idea rocked my world. It’s awesome! - 0%
4 - This idea seems really exciting. With a little more polishing, it’d be among my favorites. - 50%
3 - I think the idea is great, but it needs some work before it moves onto the next round. - 50%
2 - I liked it fine but preferred others. - 0%
1 - It didn’t make my heart beat faster. Needs significant revisions. - 0%
2. Innovation
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 100%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
3. Social and/or Environmental Impact
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 50%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
4. Financial sustainability
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 100%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
Nothing stands out! I thought it was great. - 0%
5. Potential to Scale / Replicability
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 50%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
6. Organizational Leadership
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 100%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
7. Potential for Creating Shared Value
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 50%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
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