EETA Sustainable Solutions

EETA Sustainable Solutions Private Limited

EETA Sustainable Solutions

EETA transforms bio-degradable waste to insect-based animal feed and high-value compost by employing insect-based technology

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

IND

For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models

Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in India generate over 170,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day, of which over 60% (i.e., 100,000 tonnes) is biodegradable. Nearly 70% of this biodegradable waste ends up in landfills untreated. This is a major contributor to methane emissions, which in turn trigger frequent landfill fires across India. More than one million people, primarily from marginalized communities living near landfills, are directly affected by airborne and waterborne diseases caused by leachate contamination of groundwater. Bulk waste generators—such as large restaurants, food manufacturers, corporate offices, and institutions—that generate over 100 kg of waste per day are mandated by the government to process biodegradable waste onsite. However, due to the long processing time (45–60 days), high capital investment, and low marketability of end products, this waste is not treated onsite and is instead sent to landfills. Meanwhile, major sources of protein in the animal feed industry—such as soy, fishmeal, and meat by-products—account for over 60% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the food sector. With rising protein demand and volatile feed costs, over 250 million smallholder poultry and aquaculture farmers struggle with declining productivity and profit margins.

We convert biodegradable waste such as food waste, fruits and vegetable market waste, slaughterhouse waste, food processing residues, etc., into insect-based animal feed and high-value compost using an insect-based bioconversion process (Black Soldier Fly composting). We collect food waste from bulk waste generators such as restaurants, food processing units, gated communities, hostels, corporate offices, and municipal corporations, thereby providing them with sustainable waste management services through our technology. At our processing unit, we introduce insect larvae into the waste, which rapidly feed on it and convert it into insect frass within 7–10 days. The larvae grow quickly as they consume the waste. Once fully matured, they are separated from the frass, further processed, and delivered as a high-protein feed to the aquaculture and poultry industries. The insect frass, a nutrient-rich compost, is supplied as an input for organic farming—especially for horticultural crops—as well as to nurseries and large gardens. Our process is three times faster than traditional composting methods and converts waste into valuable, marketable end products—making the model both financially viable and significantly more sustainable.

We primarily support medium to large-scale poultry, aqua, and agricultural farmers who face shrinking profit margins due to rising feed costs and declining soil health. Our insect-based feed and organic compost offer them a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to conventional chemical inputs. Our solution also benefits marginalized communities living near landfills, who suffer from pollution and health issues caused by poor waste management. By diverting biodegradable waste from landfills, we reduce these hazards and create healthier urban environments. We directly serve Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) like apartments, hostels, offices, and institutions that are mandated by law to manage their biodegradable waste but lack practical, affordable, and scalable options. Traditional methods like composting and bio-methanation are slow, capital-intensive, and yield low-value outputs. Our rapid insect-based bioconversion technology fills this gap by transforming waste into high-value animal feed and compost, helping BWGs comply with regulations while reducing waste load. We also partner with municipal bodies that face challenges like limited infrastructure and workforce shortages. By leveraging existing Micro-Composting Centres (MCCs), we implement decentralized waste processing without requiring additional capital investments, improving public infrastructure efficiency and enabling sustainable urban waste management.