Health Literacy Organization on The Organic waste Management in the Community by Black Soldier fly larvae (BSFL)

10.30207/AHLA.202312.0043

Somreudee Rutchatanawin；Kwanchai Boonrod；Orawan Treerom

The Health Literacy Organization ； Black Soldier fly larvae (BSFL) ； Organic waste ； Participatory Action Research(PAR)

The Proceeding of the 9th AHLA International Health Literacy Conference: Health Literacy and Social Resilience

2023（2023 / 12 / 01）

45 - 45

英文

The authors found that garbage disposal is not properly done in the environment. Most people don't know how to separate and dump all types of garbage together which is up to 60% of organic waste that can be decomposed and used. The purposes of this study were to create and develop The Health Literacy Organization (HLO) for people and communities through organic waste Management by Black Soldier fly larvae (BSFL). The sample consisted of 35 people who were community leaders from 7 villages in Bongen Sub-district, Ladlumkaew, Pathumthani Province, Thailand. The instruments used were the 13-step of HLO and Participatory Action Research (PAR). The result of the study was 1) The Black Soldier fly larvae(BSFL) rapidly feed on various types of organic waste and reduce decompose shorter period than conventional composting. 2) Produce high proteins animal feed from larvae for example chicken, fish, frog, etc. and organic chicken eggs. 3) Produce organic fertilizer and bioextract to organic vegetable farms. 4) Reduce food waste to the environment by about 0.3-0.5 kg/person/day. To conclude, The Health Literacy Organization (HLO) tools give high knowledge and create new Innovation is "Black Soldier fly larvae Eco Box" for decomposing organic waste which low-cost product, saves money, and has good value for organic waste effective Management. Moreover, the representatives from 7 villages will be the leader to drive the project in their areas. They can change people's ideas and behavior regarding the method of food waste disposal. The collaborative learning process of network partners, the Public sector, Caregivers, Health Center, and Sub-district Administrative Organizations that are ready to support and drive to establish the Organic Waste Management Learning Center in the community and announcement to the Public policy.