Chinese city uses cockroaches to process food waste

The video discusses the innovative use of cockroaches in waste disposal. In a city in northern China, a billion cockroaches are fed 50 tons of kitchen waste daily. This process is managed by the Shandong Xiao bin agricultural technology company, where food scraps are processed and delivered to cockroaches. Once the cockroaches die, they are repurposed as a protein-rich feed for livestock, such as pigs.

What innovative method is being used in a northern Chinese city for waste disposal?

• Recycling waste into compost

• Burying waste in landfills

• Burning waste in incinerators

• Using cockroaches to consume waste

How much kitchen waste is fed to the cockroaches daily?

• 100 tons

• 50 tons

• 25 tons

• 10 tons

Which company is responsible for the cockroach feeding process?

• Beijing Agricultural Co.

• Guangzhou Recycling Co.

• Shandong Xiao Bin Agricultural Technology Co.

• Shanghai Waste Management Co.

What happens to the cockroaches after they die?

• They are burned for energy

• They are discarded as waste

• They are used to feed livestock

• They are buried in landfills

Why are cockroaches considered a good source of feed for livestock?

• They are high in carbohydrates

• They are a good source of protein

• They are rich in vitamins

• They are low in fat