The Bangladesh Jute Pavilion Team and the Zero Waste Foundation have agreed to establish regular engagement to explore joint initiatives promoting sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.

The agreement followed bilateral discussions between the two teams on Wednesday, focusing on continued dialogue, co-creation and practical collaboration.

During the meeting, the Zero Waste Foundation team praised Bangladesh’s presentation of jute’s environmental benefits, describing the natural fibre as carbon-negative, fully biodegradable and a practical alternative to single-use plastics.

The Bangladesh Jute Pavilion Team, in turn, commended the foundation’s efforts to advance zero-waste solutions globally. Both sides agreed to explore ways to formalise their cooperation.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Jute Pavilion attracted visits from government delegations and youth leadership teams throughout the day, drawing considerable interest from visitors.

Organisers said several high-volume commercial orders were anticipated following the visits.