Carbon and water footprint assessment of the production cycle of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) on a farm in Spain

IF 4.7 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development Pub Date : 2024-07-20 DOI:10.1016/j.envdev.2024.101038

J.J. Galán-Díaz , L. Pena-Mosquera , J. Puertas-Agudo , Jesús Rodríguez

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Abstract

A comprehensive investigation into the carbon and water footprint of a black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) farm in Murcia, Spain, was carried out following ISO 14064-1 standards. The study, utilizing data from BioflyTech, the managing company, spanned various departments to comprehensively analyze production and consumption. The results highlight that the carbon footprint associated with fresh larva production is approximately thirty times lower than that of conventional animal farming, aligning with sustainable practices and offering a promising alternative in the quest for eco-friendly protein sources. Moreover, the water footprint of the black soldier fly farm is significantly lower than that of traditional animal farms, underscoring the environmental advantages of this innovative approach to larva production over conventional livestock farming. These valuable insights contribute substantively to the ongoing discourse on sustainable and responsible agricultural practices, paving the way for more environmentally friendly solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable food production practices.

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西班牙一家农场黑兵蝇（Hermetia illucens）生产周期的碳足迹和水足迹评估

根据 ISO 14064-1 标准，对西班牙穆尔西亚一家黑兵蝇养殖场的碳足迹和水足迹进行了全面调查。这项研究利用管理公司 BioflyTech 提供的数据，对各个部门的生产和消耗进行了全面分析。研究结果表明，新鲜幼虫生产的碳足迹比传统动物养殖低约 30 倍，符合可持续发展的做法，为寻求生态友好型蛋白质来源提供了一种很有前景的替代方法。此外，黑兵蝇养殖场的水足迹也大大低于传统的动物养殖场，凸显了这种创新的幼虫生产方式相对于传统畜牧业的环保优势。这些有价值的见解为当前有关可持续和负责任农业实践的讨论做出了实质性贡献，为在不断发展的可持续食品生产实践中找到更环保的解决方案铺平了道路。

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Environmental Development Social Sciences-Geography, Planning and Development

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8.40

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74 days

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