Bixbee meets two of the IMPACT requirements: Materials and Acts of Kindness. 

Bixbee’s commits to a social mission by collaborating with nonprofits that aim to provide the fundamental access to education. Alongside being a certified B Corporation, Bixbee aims to target high levels of social and environmental need through their bag and school products. 

Founded in 2010, Luis Garcia and Kalon Gutierrez had an eye-opening realization of the lack of basic school supplies among children in major developing countries. With vast experience in product design, they began their business and social impact through Bixbee.

“One here. One there.” Bixbee commits to donating a school bag and school supplies to a child in need with every bag purchased. While lending a hand to a global social impact, their outreach is also aimed locally by producing and sourcing raw materials locally in Chicago. The products are made with 600-denier polyester and are certified PVC, BPA, phthalate and lead free. In fact, each backpack by Bixbee has an unique patented horizontal design, ergonomically made for kids’ posture.