Bangladeshi Scientist Invents Biodegradable Bag From Jute
Rafiqul Islam: 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 […]
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