The BIDBI Blog

The BIDBI Blog is curated by the marketing team giving you monthly news, views and updates from inside the BIDBI universe as well as reporting on the wider issues affecting UK business and Eco friendly matters. 

We also welcome blogs from existing customers, so get in touch if you would like to talk about your business and eco bags. 

Best Subscription Boxes

  • BIDBI
  • 10th March 2021

There seems to be an endless amount of subscription boxes available nowadays. Your every need can be catered with a handy box that gets posted through your letterbox every month. From food, to beauty products, through to self-care, and more. We have put together a list of our favourite... Read More

Fairtrade Fortnight 2021

  • BIDBI
  • 22nd February 2021

It’s Fairtrade Fortnight! From the 22nd February until the 7th March Fairtrade and all its accredited members celebrate the amazing work that Fairtrade farmers around the world do every day. The theme of Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 is climate change. We are writing this blog to take... Read More

BIDBI’s Seconds Put to Good Use

  • BIDBI
  • 15th January 2021

At BIDBI we love helping amazing causes. We often donate spare and misprinted bags to food banks, charity shops, and those running charitable events for events and day to day use. This December we were contacted by The Soup Kitchen in London, a resource for the homeless, elderly, lonely... Read More

Customer Spotlight On: Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

  • 6th January 2021

Who are Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens and what do you do? We create beautiful bespoke kitchens with an emphasis on sustainability. Using materials that are recycled, reclaimed or sustainably sourced, we produce thoughtfully-designed high quality kitchens, which are built to last for... Read More

BIDBI Definitions

  • BIDBI
  • 17th December 2020

BIDBI is a cotton bag printing company, here we talk about bags and cotton all day every day. It occurred to us that sometimes we use lingo that might need a little explanation. In this blog we’re going to define some of our most used terms to give you a little clarity, so you are... Read More

Yearly Round-Up 2020

  • BIDBI
  • 16th December 2020

2020 has been an odd year for everyone, from endless lockdowns, to social distancing, through to mandatory mask wearing. The world seems to have been moving both at a snail’s pace and at 100 miles an hour.   As with all businesses this year COVID-19 has had an effect on... Read More

BIDBI Guide to Print Techniques

  • BIDBI
  • 2nd December 2020

At BIDBI we print cotton bags for a wide range of businesses. Our expertise lies in ensuring the finished product to looks amazing. Whether that’s a clean one colour logo, a bright and bold slogan, or a gorgeous full colour artwork- we can print it all. To achieve the best print... Read More

How To Take Product Pictures

  • BIDBI
  • 1st December 2020

So, you’ve got some new products in stock and you need to photograph them so you can share them all with your eagerly awaiting customers and put them on your website. If you budget doesn’t allow for a photography session with a professional, then the next option is to take... Read More

10p Plastic Bag Charge

  • BIDBI
  • 25th November 2020

From April 2021 all retailers in England will be required to charge 10p for plastic carrier bags following new legislation from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). At present, plastic bags must cost at least 5p and the rule only applies to retailers with more... Read More

Vegan clothing: How to guarantee what you’re buying is vegan.

  • BIDBI
  • 23rd November 2020

  If you are vegan or someone who is looking to adopt a more vegan lifestyle you may be curious about all aspects of vegan life, including vegan clothing. We will take you through how you can make sure what you are buying is vegan friendly. MaterialsLook out for products that... Read More