Jute : The Future of our Planet
Throughout the history of jute, we’ve learned about its strengths and its weaknesses. We see how well it has served us, but also where it fell short in the past. Thankfully, all of our technological advancements today give us solutions to the problems we faced for centuries.
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It’s 100% biodegradable and recyclable
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Jute is a resilient fiber, capable of being transformed into durable fabrics
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Every part of the plant can be used, and the leaves can be eaten
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Jute has economic advantages, providing millions of jobs around the world
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It can be used as a geotextile
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Being a versatile plant fiber, it can be used for many purposes
Discover some the Benefits of Jute
Biodegradability
Jute’s most significant attribute is its eco-friendliness since it biodegrades and doesn’t harm the environment. Jute also leaves no waste, promoting a cleaner environment.
Cleaning the environment
Jute Plants: A Natural Solution to Carbon Dioxide Absorption Research has shown that one hectare of jute plants can absorb up to 15 tons of carbon dioxide and release 11 tons of oxygen during a season that spans roughly 100 days. This natural process is a much-needed gift for our polluted environment.
Contributes in decreasing Environmental pollution
Jute products help in decreasing environmental pollution as its use decreases the demand for plastic bags which are non-bio degradable and pollute the surroundings. Jute bags are more useful as compared to the plastic bags as they can be used again and again.
Eases the pressure on Natural oil stock
Petrol is a natural resource which is limited in nature. Plastic and poly bags are made from petroleum products. This puts a lot of pressure on our limited petroleum reserve. Therefore, the use of jute can really ease the burden.
Requires less land for cultivation
Jute products require less land when compared to others. This can be helpful in producing other crops like food crops. This will help in reducing food demand.
Less requirement of fertilizers & pesticides
Jute requires fewer amounts of fertilizers and pesticides as compared to a crop like cotton. This will in turn help the environment being clean as it will put less pressure on soil. The jute crop helps in improving soil condition and fertility as the leftover like leaves and roots work as a manure.
Alternate source of wood
Jute can be alternate source of wood as it can be used to make paper bags, furniture etc. Dry stem of jute can be a substitute of wood in many ways such as firewood, fencing and raw-material for paper and hardboard. Jute can be harvested within 4 to 6 months as compared to trees which take 10 to 14 years to mature.
Products
The names of useful items made from jute fibres are curtains, chair coverings, handbag, carpets, gunny bags, caps, mat etc.
