Research, development and design to improve the process of food waste bioconversion - GoTerra - Commonwealth Grant Agreement

Project Member(s): Walden, R., Lie, S., Nemme, A., Pandolfo, B.

Funding or Partner Organisation: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (Innovation Connections)
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (Innovation Connections)
Goterra Pty Ltd (Goterra)
Goterra Pty Ltd (Goterra)

Start year: 2023

Summary: The project will explore solutions for mechanisms and or tools that separate fly larvae from frass and any residual liquids. Separation must be conducted in a manner to avoid damaging or harming the larvae. The design solution must allow for safe, easy and effective separation and integrate with the current MIBS system. A final design proposal will consist of a proof-of-concept prototype.

FOR Codes: Industrial and product design, Management of solid waste from commercial services and tourism, Environmentally sustainable manufacturing activities

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.