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Sustainable Products from Natural Fibers/Biomass as a Substitute for Single-Use Plastics: Indian Context

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The world is now conscious of eco-friendliness to save the environment. Natural materials can only be the ideal solution for the modern world. However, the versatility, fashion, and esthetics are only coming to light now after the environmental consciousness among people. Natural fibers like cotton, wool, silk, and jute have served the human race for thousands of years. This chapter is written on purpose to present an overview of the threat of single-use plastics and their probable alternative to natural lignocellulosic fibers. The reader will discover the importance of sustainable products for the environment and our future generation. It will also help those dealing with lignocellulosic fibers in industry and academia, especially teachers, students, and technologists.

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Sengupta, S. (2023). Sustainable Products from Natural Fibers/Biomass as a Substitute for Single-Use Plastics: Indian Context. In: Muthu, S.S. (eds) Novel Sustainable Raw Material Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry. Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37323-7_5

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