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Natural History Museum jute shopping bag

Reject plastic carrier bags and use this jute shoulder bag instead. The bag has a capacity of 20 litres and is made with a biodegradable, low-density polythene backing.

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Natural History Museum jute shopping bag

£ 6.00

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Jute is a natural vegetable fibre made from cellulose and is totally biodegradable. When discarded, jute decomposes putting valuable nutrients back into the soil. When the jute stem is harvested a major portion of the root remains within the soil, which eventually decomposes. This process of biodegradation enriches the soil, providing natural manure for other crops. Size 42.5 x 38 x 14cm.

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