Utilising the golden fibre
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Nowadays we see that poly bags are used everywhere. Even if it is banned, thousands of poly bags are made every day. It has serious effects on our environment. On the other hand, a jute bag can replace more than 300 conventional poly bags in its lifetime! It will help our environment a lot! It is economical and durable. Items made from jute fabric include fashion apparel, soft luggage, carpet backing and bags or sacks for packing. Though apparently cheap, synthetic substitutes of jute have immense environmental hazards. The world has gradually started to realise this. In addition, jute plant releases oxygen and enriches soil with nitrogen & organic matters. Jute is 100% bio-degradable, recyclable and environment friendly. Jute stem a substitute of wood can save our valuable forests. Besides, jute is the cheapest natural fibre. Farmers are losing interest in growing jute because of low profit. If they are made aware that so many things can be made from jute, they will happily cultivate jute. The government should adopt a marketing policy to revive jute sector.
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