FAQ
Where are DoggyBags made?
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Our reusable produce bags are made in India under safe and ethical working conditions throughout all steps of production, from farm to factory, all of which is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (G.O.T.S.).
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The tags are sewn on by a local seamstress on St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
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Will using Reusable Produce Bags cause me to pay more at the register due to the weight of the bag?
No. The tare weight is printed on the back of the brightly colored exterior labels. This is for the cashier to use when they weigh the purchase. This deducts the weight of the bag. Weights are given in both English and metric units, so the bags can be used anywhere in the world.
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The cashiers sometimes seem confused by the tare weights on the labels, and don’t know what to do.
We find most markets that focus on local and/or organic foods have no problem at all with this. However, some of the bigger supermarkets still have training issues. We believe this is just the beginning of the movement away from plastic bags, and in a few years this will no longer be an issue, no matter where you shop.
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Is your packaging easily recyclable?
Yes, all products are mailed in plain manila envelopes with metal clasps. No packing slip is printed. Our hangtags can be recycled with other paper items, they are attached with natural burlap cords which can be reused or added to compost. Wholesale orders come packaged in corrugated cardboard boxes. These boxes fold together to close, so no tape is needed. If shipping the box we use paper tape to seal it. Inside the box no plastic is used, paper may be used if a filler is needed to keep items from moving around during transit.
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Can I put my bags in the washer/dryer?
Kind of. Machine washing is fine, cold water is required to prevent shrinkage. Same for the dryer, use low/delicate heat to prevent shrinkage. High heat will cause them to shrink. We recommend just hanging them on something to dry, since they dry very quickly.
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The cashier has to open the bag to get the code off the little stickers on the produce. Any suggestions for this?
Yes, one trick we've learned (that a lot of our customers say works for them, too) is if the produce has those little stickers on them, peel one off and put it on the front of the brightly colored exterior label. That way the cashier doesn't have to open the bag. They can see the produce sticker and the bag's tare weight all in one place.
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Any tips for remembering to bring these bags when I go to shop?
Yes! Store these bags inside your primary grocery shopping bag, ready to go for the grocery shopping trip. In no time your new routine will become second nature.
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