Researchers in Bangladesh have developed a method to convert jute fibre into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets named 'Sonali' that can be used as wrapping material and in carry bags. The physical qualities of the sheets and plastic are quite similar, says Mubarak Ahmad Khan, scientific adviser to the state-run Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC).
Khan led the team that developed Sonali.Researchers in Bangladesh have developed a method to convert jute fibre into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets named 'Sonali' that can be used as wrapping material and in carry bags. The physical qualities of the sheets and plastic are quite similar, says Mubarak Ahmad Khan, scientific adviser to the state-run Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC).#
Eco-friendly jute poly-bags made from Sonali can be used in food packaging as these are not harmful for human health, according to a global newswire.
The commercial production of these bags is likely to start by the year-end. The government has approved $9 lakh in April this year from its climate change fund to help in large-scale production of these bags.
The main challenge in the large scale adoption of Sonali sheet is the relatively high cost of production—almost double that of polythene. However, production on a large scale is expected to bring down the cost. (DS)
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