Benefits of Jute
Jute is a vegetable fiber that can be spun into strong threads. Jute is one of the cheapest natural fibers and the most widely used after cotton. The plants from which jute is obtained are mainly found in hot, humid regions such as India, Bangladesh, and China.
In the time it takes you to read this, millions of plastic bags are being produced. A 2008 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) survey showed that only 6.20% of all plastic waste was recycled. The remaining plastic harms the environment.
Wastewater in oceans and seas contains 80% plastic. It is a major threat to the animals and marine flora in the sea. Many sea creatures eat plastic bags, mistaking them for food. Birds and fish ingest plastic particles or collide with the plastic (fatal). It will take approximately 1,000 years for polythene (plastic) to become biodegradable. Many agencies have already said that thin plastic bags should be banned immediately. Fortunately, some governments also see the seriousness of this problem.
Approximately 30 billion plastic bags are used in the world today. Due to plastic waste, the dustbins started looking like white mountains. Therefore, governments of many countries have taken steps to eliminate plastic bags. Apart from India, the governments of Australia, Bangladesh, Ireland, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Taiwan, South Africa, and some cities in the United States (including San Francisco) have also taken measures to successfully reduce the use of plastic bags.
Jute is a vegetable plant whose fibers are dried into long strips and is one of the cheapest natural materials available. Along with cotton, it is one of the most used.
Sustainability:
Jute can be grown throughout the year and is harvested every six months. Producing the same amount of wood fiber can take decades and requires much more land to cultivate.
The use of jute is an important step in combating the use of various materials containing toxic waste. Jute bags have replaced plastic bags, which are now effectively banned in many countries due to their harmful components. Jute seems to be one of the best options.
Recyclability:
Jute is 100% biodegradable (it biodegrades in 1 to 2 years), low-energy recyclable, and can even be used as garden compost. In terms of reusability and recyclability, it has become clear that jute bags are one of the best options available nowadays. Jute fibers are tougher and more flexible than paper made from wood pulp. It is capable of surviving long term exposure to water and weather. These can be reused multiple times and thus are very environmentally friendly.
Alternative Use:
The woody core of the jute plant called the Hurd, has thousands of potential industrial and commercial uses. As a substitute for wood, hurd can meet much of the world’s demand for wood and wood products. The use of hurd and jute fibers means that deforestation levels can be significantly reduced to meet the current demand for paper and wood.
Ultimate Benefits of Jute Bags:
Jute is considered one of the best materials for making reusable grocery bags today. Apart from being strong, lightweight, and long-lasting, jute bags also offer many ecological benefits. It can be grown in abundance without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, and requires less land for its cultivation, meaning that growing jute preserves more natural habitats and forests for other species to thrive.
Use of Jute Bags for Promotion:
The logo, tag lines, illustrations, etc. of the organization can be printed on jute bags to promote the organization in an eco-friendly manner. Attractive, strong, and economical promotional jute bags will be used multiple times by its users. This will result in reducing the investment in advertising expenses of the organization and will also provide maximum returns on the investment made. Choosing this type of promotional medium will responsibly promote the business. It will also promote eco-friendly behavior and create a positive image of the organization.
Jute does not pollute our environment like plastic and poly as it is a 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly material. We should promote the use of jute bags so that we can make the earth clean and healthy for the coming generation.
Jute is an eco-friendly herbaceous plant; its fibers are dried in long strips. The plants that obtain jute mainly grow in hot and humid areas like India, Bangladesh, and China. Jute plants can be grown throughout the year and are harvested twice a year. A lot of land is required to grow jute. Jute is a very strong plant. Jute is 100% biodegradable. Jute decomposes biologically in 1 to 2 years. It is naturally recyclable in low energy and poses no threat to the environment. There is no threat to hygiene by carrying products in jute bags. Jute bags can be used multiple times. Jute bags retain their shine for a long time. These bags are made of natural fibers and thus they can maintain their strength for a very long time.
Awareness is rising among people all over the world about the ill effects of synthetic products. The cooperation of governments, NGOs, and other social organizations is necessary in this direction. People are increasingly turning towards natural or organic products. Natural or organic products do not harm nature. This is the reason why the public is increasingly attracted to organic products.
Awareness has also come among people in the case of bags used in daily life. Nature-friendly bags are rapidly becoming a part of the daily routine. In daily life, large carry bags are required for carrying food grains, medium-sized bags for carrying groceries, and fancy handbags for travel and other miscellaneous purposes. As compared to jute bags, synthetic plastics made from petrochemical products such as polyethylene and polypropylene are used extensively for bag manufacturing. However, since these materials are not biodegradable and in some cases are also carcinogenic, strict restrictions have been imposed on the manufacture of plastic bags in most countries. Jute bags are currently the best alternative to plastic bags.
As a natural alternative to harmful and environmentally damaging plastic bags, bags made from jute (Corchorus capsularis and Corchorus olitorius) are now being manufactured on a large scale mainly in India but also in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, and some other Asian countries. Apart from its other properties described below, jute is a good and inexpensive natural fiber. The material carried in jute bags is exposed to outside air and can ‘breathe’, hence does not deteriorate quickly.
Why use Jute products?
Bags and other materials made from jute are biodegradable as they are natural. They will decompose on their own if left unused for some time. Hence products made from jute do not pollute the environment, whereas plastic remains undegraded for centuries and hence poses a great threat to the environment.
Jute and cotton being natural plant fibers can be stitched in any shape.
Jute plants help in reducing air pollution. Scientific studies have estimated that 10000 square meters (1 hectare) of jute plants can absorb 25 tons of carbon dioxide. Jute releases about 10.98 tons of oxygen during the cultivation season, which lasts for about 3.5 months. Due to high biological efficiency, jute plants can be harvested in less than 6 months. About 35 to 40 tons of plant stem is obtained from one hectare. Jute is known for high tensile strength and low extensibility. Jute fiber blends well with both synthetic and natural fibers and accepts cellulosic dyes, including natural, native, sulfur, and pigment colors. Jute farming is labor-intensive, which is suitable for cheap labor in developing countries.
It is our moral responsibility to keep the environment safe for the coming generation. Everyone’s efforts are necessary for this. Why don’t we all take steps to keep the environment clean from today itself? Promote environment-friendly products.