Essays about: "Jute"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Jute.

  1. 1. Revitalizing Jute Farming: A Case Study of ICARE Scheme in West Bengal, India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Upasana Sen; [2023]
    Keywords : Jute farming; jute policy; Jute- ICARE; Social Learning Theory; System Thinking; DPSIR; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Jute-ICARE initiative by the Government of India aims to address climate change's impact and improve jute farmers' livelihoods. This study investigates the challenges and opportunities for jute farmers in adopting the scheme's technologies using the DPSIR framework and the social learning theory. READ MORE

  3. 2. Jute Farmers in Bangladesh : a study on institutional influences

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Pia Sophie Paulsen; [2022]
    Keywords : Jute farmers; Jute industry; institutional influences; Bangladesh;

    Abstract : Jute is an important cash crop in Bangladesh that provides livelihoods for millions of workers. In recent years, jute received growing attention and faced a higher global demand, due to its positive environmental attributes and its ability to replace plastics in many products. Hence, the industry has the possibility to grow. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigating the use of plastic bags in Lagos, Nigeria

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Margaret Ojochide Aligbe; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; plastic bags; alternatives; flooding; plastic bag prohibition bill; public participation;

    Abstract : Lagos State in Nigeria is faced with the massive problem of waste from plastic bags which causes the yearly flooding displacing thousands of residents and causes diseases like malaria. Plastic bags which became popular because of their versatility, affordability and durability have now become a major source of environmental degradation requiring the use of more environmentally friendly alternatives like Jute, woolen bags, and biodegradable types of plastic. READ MORE

  5. 4. The environmental and economic prospects of jute with a connection to social factors for achieving sustainable development

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Amreen Jahan; [2019]
    Keywords : jute; fibre; economy; environment; sustainable development;

    Abstract : The increased concern of protection of nature in recent days creates more opportunity and prospects in the natural fibre sector. Jute is a natural fibre. Jute plants mostly grow in the Ganges delta region comprises Bangladesh and India. Bangladesh produces the finest quality of jute in the world. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blueprint for cultivation of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius) under Swedish conditions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Shadia Awad; [2018]
    Keywords : Mediterranean peat substrate; vegetable peat substrate; BCCH scale; plant biomass; leaf area; fertilizers; cow manure; NPK;

    Abstract : Investigations were carried out in order to develop a natural science and social science approaches for introduction of new vegetable crops to the Swedish market and to meet the demographic changes in the society. The focus is on developing preliminary baselines for cultivation of jute mallow, a vegetable crop usually used in Middle East food culture. READ MORE