Business potential for FSM using Black Soldier Flies (Indonesia)

Faecal sludge management is crucial in supporting sustainable development in urban areas. DKI Jakarta Provincial Regulation No. 5 of 2021, IPLT is responsible for waste management’s social and economic aspects. IPLT managers face challenges related to increasingly limited dry sludge storage capacity. Therefore, this research explores the potential for utilizing faecal sludge processing products such as maggot and Kasgot organic fertilizer. This research includes identification of the product supply chain, analysis of market acceptance, and financial analysis using Net Present Value (NPV) and Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR). In the IPLT Duri Kosambi case study, the processed sludge produced and not appropriately managed could reach 100 m monthly. Through comprehensive management by IPLT managers, semi-dry processed sludge can be utilized and distributed via waste trucks to BSF farms in Jakarta City, which will then be used as animal feed (maggot) as much as 8 tons/month and Kasgot organic fertilizer (50 tons/month). Based on the market acceptance aspect, the market volume for faecal sludge management products reached IDR 169,091,699/ 100 m with a growth rate of 7% every month. The factors influencing aspects of market acceptance consist of 9 factors, with the highest indicators being influenced by market demand variables. Faecal sludge management using BSF is economically feasible based on an NPV analysis of 1.1 billion/year and a BCR of 1.1. The research results will provide a holistic view of the market potential and financial feasibility of implementing fecal sludge management using BSF.