ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING AS A BUSINESS MODEL FOR LIVESTOCK AND CROP PRODUCTION IN UZBEKISTAN: BARRIERS, DRIVERS AND IMPLEMENTATION WAYS

Authors

  • Diyora Khasanova Graduate Student, International House Academic Lyceum Under “TIIAME” National Research University

Keywords:

Organic waste management, Municipal solid waste (MSW), Biogas production, Anaerobic digestion (AD), Composting, Vermicomposting, Black soldier fly (BSF), Circular economy, Renewable energy, Uzbekistan, Sustainable agriculture, Food waste valorization, Livestock manure utilization, Business models, EcoCoin startup.

Abstract

Uzbekistan’s municipal solid waste (MSW) generation has reached approximately 14 million tons annually, with organic residues-primarily food and vegetable waste-comprising 25% of the total volume. Despite this substantial biomass potential, large-scale valorization is currently hindered by fragmented business frameworks and limited investment incentives. This study employs a circular economy lens to evaluate the technical and economic viability of three strategic pathways: composting/vermicomposting, anaerobic digestion (AD), and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae bioconversion.

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2026-03-23

Issue

Vol. 50 (2026)

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ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING AS A BUSINESS MODEL FOR LIVESTOCK AND CROP PRODUCTION IN UZBEKISTAN: BARRIERS, DRIVERS AND IMPLEMENTATION WAYS. (2026). British Journal of Global Ecology and Sustainable Development, 50, 5-15. https://journalzone.org/index.php/bjgesd/article/view/824