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 ...

Alicia is a writer, photographer, and social entrepreneur specializing in sustainable travel, wildlife and nature conservation, and environmentally friendly agriculture and eating. She holds an M.S.

Many people in Bangladesh believe that the country’s jute industry has been steadily declining. Some, nostalgic about the golden days of the golden fiber, are concerned about this and would like to ...