Use of jute bags mandatory from today

The nationwide drive to enforce the use of jute bags for packaging of food-grains and fertilizers will begin today. Till now, importers in the country have been using environmentally hazardous plastic packaging for rice, wheat, maize and fertilizers. But according to the Mandatory Jute Packaging Act, 2010, violators from now on will face a year in jail and a fine of Tk. 50,000. For eco-friendly character, the demand for jute yarn, jute fabrics, and other jute items is increasing very fast. New technologies have evolved for the bulk use of jute as a raw material in the production of high value added and price competitive final products.

Jute fabrics are strong, durable, light, colorfast, attractive and cheaper than most fabrics made from other fibers. These are anti-static, UV protective, carbon dioxide neutral and naturally decomposition is possible. Jute fabrics are excellent raw materials for jute bags.

There are a lot of uses of a Jute Bag. Jute sacking bags are mainly used for packing cement, sands, agro products, sugar, and other bulky items. These bags are ideal for transporting bulk food items like – onion, potatoes, flour rice and fertilizers.

Apart from these, colorful decorative jute shopping bag has very good demand.  Jute bags can be used as a primary bag, carrying textbooks, folders, lunch, mails, etc.  It is also being widely used as an office bag for those who care so much for the environment and mind you, Jute bags come in various designs too. Different types of a small purse made of jute for ladies is also very popular.

With the increase of population, the scope of trade and industry is also increasing. Bags are an essential commodity for a human. With the increasing awareness about the environment, pollution has increased the demand for jute bag exponentially.