Can “Golden Fiber“ From Swamp Reeds Replace Plastic? | World Wide Waste | Business Insider

About 20 years ago, Bangladesh became the first nation on Earth to ban single-use plastic bags. Since then, plastic pollution has actually gotten worse. In an effort to find a biodegradable replacement, the government turned to jute, a cash crop that’s grown here for centuries. Can one scientist bring more of this “golden fiber“ to a country drowning in plastic? MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS: Can Coconuts Replace Plastic Foam Coolers? 16 Ways To Solve Trash, From Recycling Jeans To Making Bricks From Tires 16 Ways To Solve Trash, From Recycling Jeans To Making Bricks From Tires ------------------------------------------------------ #swamp #worldwidewaste #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider Business on Facebook: Insider Business on Instagram: Insider Business on Twitter: Insider Business on Snapchat: Insider Business on TikTok: @businessinsider Can “Golden Fiber“ From Swamp Reeds Replace Plastic? | World Wide Waste | Business Insider