Visiting handicraft stores and admiring the craft of the talented
artisans is one of my favorite hobbies. Last month, I happened to stop by a
handicraft store at the Mumbai International airport. And could not resist
buying a cute jute lunch bag. I was very impressed with the way it was designed
– as if it was made from a newspaper!
And the good part was, it listed the advantages about of
jute and its related news…
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| Jute is Cute! |
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| Jute News |
Here are some of the facts about Jute:
1) Jute industry engages 4 million farmers and 2, 30,000
workers.
2) When jute sacks are disposed, they are
re-processed into yarn or felt, used as compost and landfill. Thus it is very
ecofriendly.
3) Jute contributes towards USD $180 million
towards our foreign exchange earnings.
4) Our food grains and sugar need 6, 21,000 metric tons
of jute to keep them safe.
5) Jute grows well in lowland. It requires plenty
of rainfall. It grows mainly in India and Bangladesh.
6) Jute is also used in making paper.
7) India is the largest producer and consumer of
jute in the world!
8) Bangladesh is the largest exporter of jute fiber
in the world!
These jute bags and other jute products are sold by Jute
Cottage whose promotional phrase is : Jute
is Cute.
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.jutecottage.co.in/
My love for ecofriendly bags continues….
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