Jute and Sustainable Development- A Study of Its Socio- Economic and Environmental Prospects
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2020-09
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Indian Journal of Law and Justice
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Bandyopadhyay, Rathin
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University of North Bengal
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Chakraborty, R. (2020). Jute and Sustainable Development- A Study of Its Socio- Economic and Environmental Prospects. Indian Journal of Law and Justice, 11(2), 331–346. https://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/3687
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Chakraborty, Ruchita
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Abstract
Jute is a natural plant fibre that has been traditionally used as a packaging textile, but
over the past decades, it has been rapidly replaced with synthetic substitutes. However,
in the wake of the global consciousness regarding environmental crisis and sustainable
development, the rejuvenation of the industry seems to answer a number of calls. On one
hand, its usage in the packaging industry can reduce plastic wastes considerably. Again,
in the backdrop of the environmental international instruments in recent years, jute can
be a viable alternative to achieve the goals towards maintaining ecological balance. On
the other hand, the industry being a source of income for more than 40 lakh families, its
revival is expected to benefit the nation socio-economically as well. In this context this
paper explores the usage of the fibre as an environmental friendly alternative to various
widely used synthetic commodities. It also locates the different environmental standards
set by the world community that can be achieved with its increased usage. Further, in
the context of the two important recent instruments- the Sustainable Development Goals
and the Paris Climate Pact, this paper examines the various dimensions that the golden
fibre can effectively answer.
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11
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2
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0976-3570
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331 - 346