Plastic from Burlap? Bangladesh Invents a Green Throw-away Bag
Published on: Tuesday 23 July 2019
As countries around the world try to cut down on throw-away plastic shopping bags, Bangladesh is hoping to cash in on an alternative: plastic-like bags made from jute, the plant fiber used to produce burlap bags.
Bangladesh is the world's second biggest producer of jute after India, though the so-called "golden fiber" — named for its color and its once-high price — has lost its sheen as demand has fallen.
Now, however, a Bangladeshi scientist has found a way to turn the fiber into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets that can be made into greener throw-away bags that look and feel much like
News source: https://www.voanews.com/economy-business/plastic-burlap-bangladesh-invents-green-throw-away-bag
