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Soy Candles

Started by VeggieGirl on May 5, 2010

9 Comments

VeggieGirl said #1 May 5, 2010 at 2:07pm

Okay so I'm super excited. I bought two candles from Way Out Wax http://www.wayoutwax.com/ which is a company that makes 100% based soy candles.

I am almost finished with them and I don't want to throw them out because I know there really aren't any glass recycling services here in NYC. Instead what I did was I contaced the company and asked them what I should do with the empty containers when they are done burning. They told me that since they are frosted glass they are meant to be reused for glasses. All I have to do it wash them out with warm soapy water. And they are good to go! So super cool!!! Also, if I collect twelve of them, for a small amount of cash, I can get them refilled with one scent.

Anyway, this company is great. They hand pour their wax and they believe in eco-friendly living.

Make sure to check out their site!!

Whitney

Bardygal said #2 May 21, 2010 at 12:20pm

I was wanting to order some as well, however, I have been learning a great deal about soy harvesting and how it massively adds to deforestation in Brazil. So much, that I drink Almond milk instead of soy, and hesitate to consume edamame! Does anyone know how to buy American only when purchasing soy based products?
http://www.grist.org/article/growing-demand-for-soybeans-threatens-amazon-rainforest/

Carrie T said #3 Jun 7, 2010 at 3:24pm

Hey Bardgal! Another line of awesome soy, non-toxic candles w/ lead free wicks is www.lilahliving.com Their soy comes for US farmers and the candle glasses are recyclable, very cool. I also like to dip my fingers in and use the wax as a body oil. They also have a great body scrub.

Diane L said #4 Jun 8, 2010 at 2:02pm

I just tried A Scent of Scandal vegan soy wax candles. They are amazing! Funny names too, like D-cups, which has a scent of melons! Ha ha Smells wonderful while burning too, enough to scent the entire room.

Emma Attwell said #5 Nov 9, 2010 at 12:47am

If anyone lives in Australia and is interested Dusk has just brought out a new range of candles called Elements, powered by Green Wax. They look pretty neat!

http://www.duskelements.com.au/

KathyKat said #6 Jan 22, 2011 at 6:30pm

Hehe! I'm obsessed with the soy candle/body oil thing. *what can I say* lol

Heres another company: http://soylites.co.za/

I don't think they've opened their online store yet tho

Ruthy said #7 Jan 24, 2011 at 4:52pm

Hi :)

I make and sell natural vegan soy candles.I am based in Australia but ship internationally. All of mine are hand-poured, chemical-free, cruelty-free, natural and Vegan. I am also PETA approved and in the process of getting Vegan Society approved. Be careful with some of the bigger brands / companies as they mix in lots of nasty stuff to their candles, and many are not vegan-friendly.

My website is under construction right now but if anyone wants to know more, email me at: info@greenritual.com.au.

Ramona Proctor said #8 Jul 14, 2011 at 3:37pm

The soy candles that I sell on my website, www.handmadegourmetsoycandles.com , are made from all-natural biodegradable soybeans that are grown by farmers in the USA. They are also made with pure/premium fragrances and lead-free cotton wicks. I also have massage candles that moisturizes your skin and leaves it silky smooth with a light delicate scent. Each soy candle is handmade and the fragrances are out of this world.

pashu roy said #9 May 4, 2012 at 5:18am

Hello, there!!! I am looking for a soy candles material in reasonable rates as you know these candles are sacred and pure so they are rare to find. Can you recommend something for me?

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