What is an Apolis® Global Citizen?

Apolis® | Global Citizen

Apolis (a-pöl-is) means “global citizen.” We are a socially motivated lifestyle brand that empowers communities worldwide.
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Bags for Global Citizens

We believe that the commonality between currencies, flags and languages is people. It is people who are the innovators, the advocates, and the revolutionaries. Apolis is a small group of social entrepreneurs who believe that the most valuable practice in creating lasting change is by investing in people.

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Your purchase helps shape the kind of world we live in.

Our model of Advocacy Through Industry is a revolutionary way to harness the power of business to create social change. This model is founded on the simple idea that people can live better lives when they are given equal access to the global marketplace.

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Investing in People

Every market bag is handcrafted in Bangladesh by people who receive Fair Trade-certified wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund. The bags are then shipped to Los Angeles, California, where a growing team of 13 people print one-of-a-kind customizations onto the bag.

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Certified B Corporation

In 2004, brothers Raan and Shea Parton founded Apolis with a simple idea that business can create social change. Becoming a Certified B Corporation means we have met higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

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Bags designed to last you a lifetime.

Every market bag is handcrafted in Bangladesh, creating Fair Trade-certified wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund for artisans.
Spill-proof inner liner.

Fill it up with ice, groceries, and pretty much anything else life throws your way.

Soft leather handles.

Choose short or long handles (or both!) for easy carry throughout the day.

Customizable bag.

Make it yours, or theirs, with unique and personalized text.

Make everyday carry fun again.

"That tangible connection to a human, not a factory, he notes, illustrates the potential of business to help – even in a complicated, and corrupt business like fashion – and customers appreciate that."
Forbes
I love the fact that you can customize your bag. In a world where we are so addicted to technology, their idea is to create social change & to get people to open up & converse more with each other.
Erika

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