Jute is a natural fiber that can be processed with a much lower pollution impact than synthetic fibers. The by-products from that process can also be used in a variety of products, from cosmetics to medicine. This means that instead of putting out pollution, the processing of jute creates more resources that manufacturers can use.
Jute also can be harvested more frequently than other natural fibers like cotton, allowing for more harvest for fewer resources. Plus, jute is often grown in areas in need of economic growth, such as rural areas of India. Countries like these benefit from high-profit low-cost crops like jute, making it easier to bridge the poverty gap.
But what really makes jute so sustainable as a resource is that it actually gives back to the earth when you grow it! Jute replenishes the nutrients in the soil where it is grown, creating healthier and more disease-resistant crops to follow.