A busy day at Gelephu Bounty Market highlights a growing concern, heavy use of plastic bags. But a new initiative promoting biodegradable jute bags is ...

NADIA, India – When shoppers in places like America take a woven reusable bag to the store, they aren’t just saving the planet. They are reviving a storied industry thousands of miles away in India.

Earlier this year, designers Wei Hung Chen and Raiheth Rawla took a field trip to Queens. They were there to visit the Noguchi Museum and see firsthand how, in Chen’s own words, Isamu Noguchi’s ...

Taking inspiration from water repellent surfaces in nature, KAUST researchers have pioneered a simple surface treatment for traditional jute storage bags that prevents moisture-induced damage to ...

NEW DELHI, April 15 (Reuters) - In India, the world's largest consumer of sugar, the federal government and producers have locked horns in court over a contentious issue: jute bags. Prime Minister ...

When customers place an order with Rachnatmak Arts at the Rise Incubation Center in Jhansi, the first discussion is rarely about “products” . It is about purpose, size, colour, and how the bag will be ...

July 5 (UPI) --An eco-friendly shopping bag company teamed up with a marketing agency and elementary school students to break the Guinness record for the world's largest jute bag. The Cotton Bag Co., ...

Our country at present is grappling with the problem of unemployment and the government has launched many schemes for ...

Haryana's HPPC, led by CM Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the purchase of jute and storage bags for the Rabi 2026-27 season. The move, part of a Rs 550 crore agenda, saved Rs 80 crore and aims to ...

India’s deep-rooted jute industry has struggled for decades, undercut by cheaper synthetics. Now its bags are a sought-after biodegradable alternative. By Sameer Yasir NADIA, India — When shoppers in ...