The Mandarin, Lime & Basil handmade soy candle uses pure soy wax and cotton wicks to create an even, clean, and safe burn for up to 80 hours. This scent has fresh limes and zesty mandarins which are undercut by peppery basil and aromatic white thyme in this alluring blend.
CandleXchange candles are made from mechanically pressed soy beans which are natural and organic. So you can be reassured there are no nasty chemicals or soot which is a win for your health and the planet.
CandleXchange's Impact
CandleXchange are passionate about the circular economy and when you return a used CandleXchange container, you receive a 30% discount on your next candle purchase. Their story of making the world a better place does not stop with the care and love they pour in their products. When you send them an empty candle container (any brand), they refill them to light up a new home for survivors of domestic violence.
Through their UpCandle initiative, CandleXchange have donated over 1,000 candles to survivors of domestic violence and homelessness and refugee communities. They have also held candle making workshops with Northern Beaches Women's Shelter& Baptist Care Hope Street to support their emotional well being programmes.
The bags that these beautiful candles come in are made from jute, one of the most sustainable fibres on the planet! It is made by Earth Worthy and they employ people in Bangladesh who;
• Survived a garment factory collapse in 2013. They cannot work in large scale factories due to injury or trauma. Earth Worthy provides a safe and happy workplace where their skills are valued.
• Have artisanal skills and craftsmanship that allows them to work in the their communities and not work away from family in the city.
The ethical gifts by the Australian Social Enterprises here tackle some big issues. Your purchase helps them work with charities who are experts in the field and they make a difference in the space of empowering and rescuing women, improving human health, reusing items that would have otherwise gone into landfill, providing work and helping people break out of the cycle of poverty.