Comments on: Eco Candles – Soy Candles vs Beeswax Candles

By: rashawnsgrandma

rashawnsgrandma — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:02:39 +0000

This looks to be late looking at the dates on the other comments, but for those who visit in the future, I found this website today & they claim their soy id NON-GMO.

http://www.universolaromas.com/soy-tart-melts.aspx

“100% Soy Candles | Made in USA | 100% Cotton Wicks
Universol Aromas is where you can purchase environmentally-friendly soy candles, pure essential oils, room sprays, incense, and scented reed diffusers. We are Green Business members of Green America and all of our candles are made in USA from non-gmo, organic soybeans grown in America. We manufacture all of our natural soy candles near Seattle, Washington. Universol Aromas natural Christmas holiday candles make great gifts for anyone on your shopping list, including loved ones, co-workers & yourself.”

By: Giving Eco-Gifts | The Chic Ecologist

Giving Eco-Gifts | The Chic Ecologist — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:27:01 +0000

[...] of carcinogens and contribute to the ever-increasing CO2 problem. Spend the extra few bucks and get beeswax or soy candles that are naturally, not synthetically, [...]

By: Everyone looks good under candlelight « A Girl Named Tamiko

Everyone looks good under candlelight « A Girl Named Tamiko — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:46:36 +0000

By: Ana

Ana — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:59:27 +0000

This is really informative. I’ve always wondered what the difference is between the 2 since you normally assume they’re both a healthier alternative to paraffin. Now I wonder if organic soy candles exist.

By: Green Lighting by Candle - Beeswax Lightbulb Design | The Chic Ecologist

Green Lighting by Candle - Beeswax Lightbulb Design | The Chic Ecologist — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:39:03 +0000

[...] in green and natural off-white (with more color combination’s coming available), these candles are pretty green to the environment too. The design by Harry Allen is so complete, they even unscrew from their base. Light up your eco [...]

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:16:12 +0000

I prefer beeswax candles, but I can see why some may be drawn to soy (being vegan and all). I guess I have a hard time deciding whats better for the both and earth. Soy or beeswax?

By: Judy Bissonnette

Judy Bissonnette — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:35:26 +0000

Beeswax candles have been around for centuries and are well known for being all natural, dripless, soot free and very long burning. Recently, they have found that beeswax candles also are hypoallergenic and release negative ions (natural air purifiers). All of which add to their value and cost.
Soy wax candles, on the other hand, are fairly new to the market and advertised as natural, long burning and less expensive to beeswax. One of the questions to ask yourself before purchasing soy wax candles is what pesticides have been applied to the crop of soy beans and what chemicals have been added to make the wax. Since they are new to the market, how safe is it to inhale soy wax? It has taken decades for warnings to appear about the toxicity of paraffin candles and their link to lung problems since they are made from petroleum sludge.
Beeswax is safe, healthy and truly all natural!

By: Gina

Gina — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:37:15 +0000

There’s a very good reason to avoid soy in all its incarnations: it’s called Monsanto.

There’s nothing green, natural or vegan about that.