Jute Biomass Fuel Switch

Description: This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions by using jute (plant fiber)caddies to displace coal for steam production at a jute mill.Jute products are a rapidly growing export for India, as retailers seek alternatives to plastic shopping bags.

Project Type:	Fuel Substitution
Location:	Howrah, West Bengal, India
Quantity:	27,000 tonnes CO₂e total
Accounting period:	2004 to 2007
Operator:	Howrah Mills Co. Ltd 135, Foreshore Road Howrah 711 102
Standard:	Voluntary Carbon Standard
Supported by:	Carbon Clear (UK)
Entry created:	8th February 2009
Last updated:	14th July 2010

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