FAQ
Tell us more about the product, what are the dimensions etc ?
A b.b.begonia bag is 19.5 inch wide and 16.5 inch long. The bag can fold up to a small compact roll 4 inch by 1.5 inch in diameter. The bag is lightweight and weighs just 1.4 ozs. However it is made of super strong 100% polyester fabric with reinforced seams. Each bag can comfortably hold upto at least 45 lbs of weight which is almost equivalent to weight carried by two plastic grocery bags.
All dyes used in the printing process are eco-friendly and no carcinogenic amides are used.
How do I wash my bags ?
Machine wash cold, line dry. However if you wish to lower your carbon footprint, we recommend that you wash your bags only when really needed.
Returns and Exchanges
Individual customers who wish to return unused merchandise must return to the original store of purchase. We do not sell directly to consumers and hence cannot accept direct returns from consumers on behalf of the retail store. However we do accept returns from our retail partners and more details of the same can be found in the section ‘customer services’.
Your satisfaction with your purchase of b.b.begonia is of utmost importance to us. Please contact us if you are not happy with your purchase for any reason whatsoever.
Is there a warranty ?
All b.b.begonia bags have a 1 year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Please return the defective product to the original store of purchase.
We do take great pride in the quality of our product and would appreciate your feedback if you are not happy with your purchase for any reason whatsoever .
Where are b.b.begonia bags made ?
The prints of the b.b.begonia bags are designed and developed in Winnipeg, Canada. The bags are manufactured in China.
Our goal is to make affordable, quality products. Central to this goal is a belief that these bags be made in a way that respects the people who manufacture it. This means safer working conditions, legal working hours and reasonable pay for work done. We only work with factories that aspire to fair labour practices.
How do I fold my b.b.begonia bag ?
Folding instructions are included with the product. Click to enlarge.
How green ( environment friendly ) is the b.b.begonia bag ?
Heavy duty multiple use shopping bags are often considered environmentally better than single use paper or plastic shopping bags.
A sturdy, reusable bag needs to be used 11 times to have lower environmental impact than using 11 disposable plastic bags.
Also it takes more than four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag. And, most paper comes from tree pulp, so the impact of paper bag production on forests is enormous. In 1999, 14 million trees were cut to produce the 10 billion paper grocery bags used by Americans that year alone. Paper bag production delivers a global warming double-whammy as forests (major absorbers of greenhouse gases) have to be cut down and then the subsequent manufacturing of bags produce greenhouse gases.
There is some debate about the use of bio-degradable bags as well. Both bio-degradable bags and regular plastic bags require almost similar amount of energy and natural resource to produce. And the use of bio-degradable bags does nothing to reduce our consumption of bags which is at the root of the problem. Most importantly, the garbage collection in most towns and cities is not sophisticated enough to sort out bio-degradable bags from the regular plastic bags. As such they end up in regular landfills and do not decompose easily due to lack of exposure to sun, air and moisture.
While the b.b.begonia bags are made of Polyester (which use fossil fuels), it is extremely durable (polyester fiber has very high tenacity) and will last for years. The reusable aspect of this bag makes it very environment friendly, as it reduces waste and eliminates the use of one-use products. And b.b.begonia bags are beautiful, affordable and convenient.
Where all can I use the b.b.begonia bag ?
b.b.begonia bags are a lifestyle choice if you wish to bag beautifully. You can use them for groceries, the gym, the pool, the beach, the trail, the mountains, for picnics, the hockey rink and for travel.
Do Men use b.b.begonia bags?
Off course. Our bags in solid colors (group name Terrasax) is specially designed and targeted towards the real men. Some of our prints are also unisex.
If I don’t have plastic bags, what do I use for garbage disposal in my house ?
We recommend the use of biodegradable and compostable kitchen and pet waste bags.
Can I as a consumer buy the bag directly from you ?
We only sell to independent retail gift stores and other chain stores. Consumers cannot order directly from us. However we will be happy to direct you to the closest retailer.
