http://www.care2.com/greenliving/eco-friendly-candles.html
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Candles
Pure beeswax and vegetable-oil-based candles are the healthiest
choices for us and for the environment. We have a range of helpful
information about candles on Care2, from how to make beeswax
candles yourself, to the dangers of candle soot, to how to safely
remove dripped candle wax, and resources. Here is an index page for
it all:
Candle soot can cause indoor air pollution. Make sure you don’t burn candles with metal wicks and be aware that aromatherapy candles can cause serious soot problems but for health and for objects such as computers. Some mistakenly think that the soot they are getting from their candls is coming from their furnace. For more on soot, read this.
Tips for Making Safe Candles Yourself: How-to Guide.
Paraffin is a petroleum product, which is not a renewable resource and causes pollution in its production.
Pure beeswax and vegetable oil candles are readily available. Some brands include Beeswax Candles; Pure Light Candles; and Pure Essential Oil Candles.
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add your comment »Hi! where do I find floating candles made of beeswax that are just plain and round?
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Hi! where do I find floating candles made of beeswax that are just plain and round?
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Angelica, beeswax candles don't need added scent. They already smell wonderful just as they are (& they make the air smell wonderful, too). BTW, olive oil lamps are now on my website under the "Your Sustainable Home" tab.
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I was wondering even if the candles are beeswax, should you avoid scented candles? I like the smell of them sometimes so what's a good idea if scented candles are bad?
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Beeswax is the only 100% natural candle wax -- no processing required. The bees are not harmed by reputable beekeepers. Vegetable oils are processed to be made into candle waxes. Of the veg oils, palm oil is probably the best as long as it comes from smallholder palms. I purchase my beeswax from a local beekeeper who I know.
An alternative to candles is veg oil lamps. You can use any type of veg oil; they burn beautifully. I use them instead of my antique oil lamps which use paraffin oil (petroleum derivative). I have them in my shop for sale, but they're not on the website yet. Please visit www.smallbones.ca
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www.burntoshine.etsy.com
I make my own Australian beeswax candles .... lush golden pure beeswax, a cotton wick and a spoonful of love!
50% off all shipping for the month of March to celebrate Earth Hour and how fantastic this event is in highlighting the danger of burning scented paraffin candles.
Choose a healthier candle for the planet as well as our health!!
peacelovelight...
Monique
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Being allergic to soy does not prevent you from using soy candles as long as you aren't eating them.
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Another option for eco-friendly candles are candles made from wax from the arrayan tree in Guatemala. These candles contain no petroleum and the wicks are cotton. Even the dyes are natural. These candles can be found at www.shopbambootique.com.
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Thankyou for highlighting an alernative to the much touted soy candle! I'm allergic to soy so now I'll try beeswax!
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