What Does Eco-Friendly Mean?

‘Eco-friendly’ candle is a popular term, but some of you may wonder what it actually entails. Let’s break down what goes into making a candle that’s kind to the planet, people and pets.

When we call our candles eco-friendly, it means our candles are crafted with natural ingredients that are renewable, produce minimal smoke, and are non-toxic, making them safe for everyone, including pets. Renewable ingredients help reduce our impact on the environment, while non-toxic components ensure there are no harmful chemicals that could affect human or pet health.

How We Ensure Eco-Friendly Ingredients

Here’s how we prioritize eco-friendly choices in our candles:

• Wax: we use biodegradable plant-based waxes, like soy and coconut, which offer a cleaner, longer burn.
• Wicks: our wicks are made from pure cotton and are free from zinc or lead cores (though studies have proved zinc cores are safe too). Some are braided with paper making them another eco-friendly choice due to low smoke and clean burn.
• Fragrance Oils: We choose fragrance oils free from harmful chemicals such as certain phthalates. These oils are clean-burning, free from carcinogens, and emit a safe, healthy aroma when lit.   

That’s what we mean when we say our candles are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and clean-burning.

Essential Oils versus Fragrance Oils: A Closer Look

It’s a common misconception that essential oils (EOs) are a healthier or purer choice compared to fragrance oils (FOs). However, with the high demand for EOs, many are now synthesized in labs. This doesn’t mean they’re harmful— just as natural ingredients aren’t always safe, lab-produced ingredients aren’t necessarily harmful either. So, the notion that essential oils are always safe while synthetic oils are not is largely a myth. We only source from suppliers who provide safe, high quality ingredients, understanding that modern, lab-produced products can be both safe and sustainable.

The Practicality of Eco-Friendly Candles

You might wonder how eco-friendly is a candle, really? The answer depends on how you define ‘eco-friendly’ and the practices you prioritize. While achieving a completely zero-waste lifestyle may not be feasible for everyone, we believe in taking small, meaningful steps toward sustainability. We are committed to creating eco-friendly candles by using biodegradable natural waxes and continually exploring ways to reduce our environmental footprint.

As a growing business, we are mindful of sustainability in every step we take and look forward to expanding our eco-conscious practices. This includes sourcing sustainable materials, reducing plastic use where possible, and gradually finding sustainable alternatives.

Both businesses and consumers have a crucial role to play in creating a mindful lifestyle. By choosing companies that prioritize eco-friendly practices, consumers help drive a collective shift toward sustainability.

Eco-friendliness is a shared journey, and we’re proud to contribute by creating positive change through the small steps we take.