Frequently Asked Questions

Jute is a vegetable-based fiber. It is one of the rare materials that are organic, reusable, recyclable, sustainable, and biodegradable. Jute is sturdy, flexible, and long-lasting, therefore, making it a perfect material for bags.

Jute has natural UV protection and grows without the use of fertilizers and pesticides. This makes it able to grow and cultivated without harsh products or chemicals. Because of this, it has a much smaller carbon footprint than other materials. Cotton is Jute’s only material competitor for eco-friendliness. Unlike Jute, cotton uses a lot of chemicals and fertilizers in the manufacturing process.

Aside from not needing fertilizers and pesticides, Jute relies heavily on rainfall to grow. Instead of utilizing irrigation systems, Jute is cultivated through nature’s ecosystem.
Jute is a crop that enhances the soil in which it grows, allowing it to help future crops. Jute also absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen much faster than trees. Similar to bamboo, a hectare of jute plants consume about 15 tons of carbon dioxide and releases 11 tons of oxygen.

Jute reaches maturity quickly, between 4-6 months, making it an incredibly efficient source of renewable material, and therefore sustainable.

Jute is grown mostly in West Bengal, India. The climate conditions allow for this plant to thrive there.

Americans use more than 100 billion plastic bags each year, more than 300 bags per person. The manufacturing process for paper bags takes a huge toll on the environment. The process of recycling these products is costly, timely, and complicated. Everything Bags Inc. wants to create sustainable, reusable products that provide long term value for both customers and the environment.