Did you know that the candle sitting on your coffee table will be around long after you're gone? The average candle burns for just six hours, yet its casing can linger in landfills for up to 1,000 years. Shockingly, only 8% of candle jars are recycled annually, leaving over 35 million of them to pile up in landfills each year.

Paraffin wax, found in the vast majority of candles sold, is derived from petroleum, a non-renewable fossil fuel. Its extraction and processing contribute to environmental degradation, including habitat destruction, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Burning paraffin candles doesn't just fill your home with ambiance – it fills the air with harmful toxins like benzene and toluene. These chemicals contribute to indoor air pollution and have been linked to respiratory issues, allergies, and asthma.