Don't squash it: Insects are helping to combat Singapore's food waste problem Toggle share menu Advertisement Don't squash it: Insects are helping to combat Singapore's food waste problem About 744 million kg of food waste – the equivalent of 51,000 double-decker buses - was generated in 2019. One company is hoping its army of insects will be able to help chomp through that problem. Money Mind reports. Black soldier fly larvae can consume up to twice their body weight every day. 08 Mar 2021 09:38AM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: Singaporeans love their food. Unfortunately, that also means that food waste is a big problem in Singapore too.