Jute and burlap aren't quite the same thing, but it's not surprising that many people think otherwise — the terms are often used interchangeably, and they're closely related. When shopping, though, it ...

As countries around the world try to cut down on throw-away plastic shopping bags, Bangladesh is hoping to cash in on an alternative: plastic-like bags made from jute, the plant fiber used to ...

So when we spotted Shraddha Kapoor dressed in a burlap co-ord set for the airport, we had to stop and look. Not only is the outfit eco-friendly, it’s also stylish, we promise.

Scientist Mubarak Ahmad Khan holds one of the jute-based 'Sonali' bags he invented as a replacement for plastic bags, in his office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 13, 2019. Thomson Reuters Foundation ...