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.
Customer Spotlight On: Hoogly Tea
- 18th September 2018
Tea is a quintessentially British affair and we pride ourselves on being the best at making, drinking and talking about tea. Tina Gloggengieser, the Dane behind Hoogly Tea has put a Danish twist on this British insitution. Launched in 2016, Hygge Tea is a range of teas that are designed... Read More
Customer Spotlight On: Forge Bakehouse
- 29th August 2018
Forge Bakehouse, located on Abbeydale Road, was set up by Martha in 2012 after her studies in Baking at The School of Artisan Food. "I didn’t have much more of a plan than to make delicious food for others to enjoy, and to work in an environment that suited me. I’ve... Read More
Jessica's Placement Year Draws to a Close
- Jessica Turner
- 16th August 2018
I have now been working on placement at BIDBI for over a year and I am very sad to say this is my last day working for the company. I still remember my first day and how welcoming everyone was. I have learned so many skills working with all the departments that make up BIDBI. Working... Read More
Our Favourite Eco-Living Youtube Channels
- Richard Robinson
- 6th August 2018
Contary to popular belief, Youtube is not all cat videos, make-up tutorials and irritating teenagers. There's some hidden gems to be found inside the video vortex. To save you the hassle of trawling through it all, here's our round-up of eco-minded Youtubers that are definitely worth... Read More
Customer Spotlight On: Hyde Park Picture House
- 1st August 2018
Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds is full of history, from the grade II listed building to the interesting films they've shown throughout their years in operation. We catch up with Ollie, the marketing man, to find out more. Tell us a bit about the history of Hyde Park Picture House and... Read More
Tips For Living A Plastic Free Life
- Richard Robinson
- 31st July 2018
We’re all well aware by now of the impact that our consumer centric lives are having on the environment; and whilst the responsibility doesn’t solely lie with individual consumers, we all should be exploring ways we can make simple changes to our habits that can vastly reduce... Read More
Representing BIDBI at Harrogate Home and Gift
- 30th July 2018
The lovely BIDBI ladies were in Harrogate flying the flag high for BIDBI at Home and Gift. They tell us about their time there and their best bits! What was your favourite part of the show? Rachel: My Favourite part of the show was being able to look around the different halls, there... Read More
Customer Spotlight On: Crafting At The Cottage
- Christine Green
- 24th July 2018
We caught up with Christine Green of Crafting at the Cottage to talk to her about Paper Cutting, and how she uses crafting to inspire and teach others. Who is Christine Green? I am a graphic designer by trade with a passion for typography, decorative cutouts, patchwork, animation, teaching... Read More
Customer Spotlight On: Tori Ratcliffe Art - 2018 Catch Up
- Tori Ratcliffe
- 18th July 2018
For people who haven’t heard of you before, tell us a bit about yourself and what you do. My name is Tori Ratcliffe and I´m a professional wildlife and pet portrait artist based in Edinburgh. I started painting with watercolours back in 2012 and I absolutely hated it when... Read More
The History of Cotton
- Richard Robinson
- 12th July 2018
Using cotton in our bags it’s important that we understand everything about it. Its uses, the impact of producing cotton and of course the history and where it came from, in this blog we have put together a brief history of cotton. Origins The exact origins of the beginning of... Read More