To find a biodegradable replacement, the government turned to jute, a cash crop grown here for centuries. Can one scientist bring more of this "golden fiber" to a country drowning in plastic?

Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant (Corchorus capsularis) and is a 100% bio-degradable, recyclable and environmentally friendly natural fibre. It is also the second most produced ...

Jute is a strong, natural fiber, sourced from corchorus plants found in India and Bangladesh, that is used in the wicker process to create items like rugs, placemats, and upholstery. The stalk of ...

Other examples include wool, jute, silk, hair, fur, hemp ... Natural fibers can be classified according to their origin into the following categories: Plant fibers are fibers that contain cellulose ...