Soy wax is healthier for us and for the environment than paraffin wax candles. As you all know, paraffin candles are made from the sludge at the bottom of a barrel of oil, which goes through chemical processes to create the candle. When burned, they release toxins, which makes them a large cause of indoor air pollution. Soy candles don't release these toxins, contain no toxic chemicals, burn cleaner and last longer than their paraffin alternatives.
Caterpillars Soy Candles are 100% FDA certified organic soybean wax, which is a big reason why I'm so interested in them. There are a lot of other soy candles out there, but are they 100% organic? I don't know, but I doubt most are. With Caterpillars, you have the option of getting your candles dye-free. I suggest choosing dye-free soy votives to keep your candles natural. Once you add colors, you add chemicals, which sort of defeats the purpose, if you ask me! If you want color, get colored candle holders (see a photo from my wedding above, colored holders are much better than colored candles!).
Anyone who knows me knows that I go through business ideas like undies, so Caterpillars wholesale soy candles section sounds interesting, as well... A soy candle home business? Might not be a good idea for me... I might end up keeping all the candles
This post was written by Stefanie.
August 28th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Once I learned all the toxins that come with paraffin candles, I vowed never to burn another one. I had one PR rep try to convince me that some high-end paraffin candles were green because they came in a "reusable box." What a joke!
Quote This CommentAugust 28th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
You know -- I could have sworn that though the majority of articles on soy candles tend to laud their praises, I have seen something before about the negative side to them. I can't remember where it was, and it seems to me that the soy candles as you describe them, dye-free and organic, would be just about ideal for functionality and environmental reasons. Have you heard anything bad about them or is this just a kink in my memory?
Quote This CommentAugust 28th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Jennae, that's greenwashing if I've ever seen it! You gotta love what they try to label green...
Going Green, I've never heard anything bad about soy candles, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist!
Quote This CommentAugust 29th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Soy candles are great and best of all they are ok for the planet. good work!
Quote This CommentSeptember 2nd, 2008 at 2:18 am
And they smell nice too!
Quote This CommentOctober 31st, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Great read, I love to see info out here that tells about the many clean, eco friendly qualities of soy candles.
Quote This CommentWe have to also get the word out on the harmful nature of gel candles, I will agree they are great to look at, but the additives to make the gel a gel are harmful to handle when making, harmful when smelled and definately dangerous when burnt.
November 8th, 2008 at 1:32 am
thanks for posting such a great article about us. I appreciate the info about gel candles as well...they are sooo dangerous!
Quote This CommentNovember 23rd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Scented Soy, gel candles may be nice to look at, but so are soy candles! I've seen some soy candles that are more beautiful than any gel candles I've seen.
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