who does timbu2 donate their recycle bags?

When bags are beyond cleaning, repair, or donation, we send your bag to our partner The Renewal Workshop, who will make them functionally fabulous again for its next life. Anything beyond repair is turned into upcycled materials or recycling feedstock.

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How do I Recycle my Timbuk2 bag?

We will find it a new home through one of our non-profit partners, or in rare cases, recycle its components via our recycling partner. Recycle - Break Up With Your Bag Donate your worn, forgotten, or unwanted Timbuk2 bag by dropping it at a Timbuk2 store or mailing it to our San Francisco Factory, and we will find it a new home or recycle its components, and give you 20% …

Does Timbuk2 include the same street cred as other brands?

We take our responsibility to the city personally. We live here. We manufacture here. We recycle here. We give a damn and are committed to urban progress. Through the below sustainability programs, ZERO Timbuk2 bags have been sent to landfills since 2014, and thousands of bags have been repaired or repurposed. We take our commitments seriously.

What are the latest developments in the Timbuk2 custom messenger bag market?

Born and bred on the backs of San Francisco bike messengers, Timbuk2 builds tough-as-Hell backpacks, messengers, travel bags, and accessories designed to outlast you. Free Shipping and Lifetime Warranty.

What should Timbuk2 do to compete with China laptop bags?

Aug 08, 2019 · As a way to giveback and support those who need it most, Timbuk2 encourages people to donate their used bags to someone in need instead of tossing them out. Over the years, this initiative has grown, and more than 15,000 bags have been donated to …

LIFETIME WARRANTY

We build Timbuk2 products to last, and stand behind our legendary quality. It starts at the design level with uncompromising craftsmanship and sourcing sustainably produced materials from Bluesign® certified mills, that are extensively tested for durability.

RENEW: THE RENEWAL WORKSHOP PARTNERSHIP

When bags are beyond cleaning, repair, or donation, we send your bag to our partner The Renewal Workshop, who will make them functionally fabulous again for its next life. Anything beyond repair is turned into upcycled materials or recycling feedstock.

What does the D stand for in fabric?

The "D" stands for Denier which is the weight of the fabric. Many of the materials we use is not measured in density or weight - this is an order measurement with roots in cotton and apparel. Denier is measure of the weight of a fabric when you’re comparing two deniers of the same material.

Do gift cards expire?

Gift cards don’t expire or decrease in value if unused. Upon redemption, any unused balance will remain on the gift card for future purchases. Gift card balances can’t be redeemed or exchanged for cash, except where required by law. Gift cards can’t be returned or canceled after purchase.

Can you replace a gift card if it's stolen?

Gift cards will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Timbuk2.com reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or hold gift cards and orders for suspected fraud, for cards mistakenly issued in an incorrect denomination, or for other violations of gift card policies.

Timbuk2 Corporate Gifting

We’re thrilled to carry Timbuk2 sustainable corporate gifts at Fairware. We love Timbuk2 because they give a damn and are committed to urban progress. Through their sustainability programs, ZERO Timbuk2 bags have been sent to landfills since 2014, and thousands of bags have been repaired or repurposed. A few of our favourite things about Timbuk2?

Timbuk2 Spring 2020

A SAN FRANCISCO ORIGINAL Rooted in bike messenger culture, we created the iconic messenger bag in 1989 in a San Francisco garage. A pioneer of customization, our classic messenger paved the way for a bright future of making city-ready bags, packs, and accessories for cyclists and movers of all walks of life.

What are purses made of?

Purses can be made from a wide variety of materials including leather, cloth, plastic and other synthetic materials, or a combination of several items. While rare, high end purses can be manufactured from snakeskin, crocodile and other exotic animal skins.

How to recycle purses

Purses cannot be placed in your curbside bin or sent to a recycling company. The only way you will be able to recycle your purse is to buy one that can be returned to the manufacturer.

How to reuse purses

Purses in good shape can be donated to thrift stores for resale. They can also be sold through garage sales, consignment stores or even Ebay. If you have children (or nieces and nephews) they might like your old purses for dress-up games.

How to upcycle purses

If you have any experience with leatherworking, you should be able to cut purses apart and use them for other things. Long straps can become belts and pet collars. Smaller straps can become fashionable bracelets or cuffs. The body of the purse can be fashioned into a wallet or decorative item.

Buy purses made of recycled materials

There are a ton of options for recycled purses. Some are purses you can make yourself from everyday second-hand materials. Others you can buy straight off the shelf if upcycling is not your thing.

Ordering and Payment

• My order won't go through!
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  It's possible, but you're most likely just seeing 2 or more authorizations. Please remember that every time you attempt to make an order, your card will be authorized for the total amount of the order. However, an authorization is not a charge! Any unnecessary authorizations will fall off you…

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