Eco-Friendly Candles

What Actually Makes a Candle Eco Friendly?

"Eco friendly" gets thrown around a lot in the candle world. But not every candle that claims to be natural actually is. Here's what to look for — and why beeswax sets the standard.

The Problem with Conventional Candles Most candles on the market are made from paraffin wax, a byproduct of petroleum refining. When burned, paraffin releases a cocktail of chemicals including benzene, toluene, and acetone — the same compounds found in diesel exhaust. Even "natural" soy candles are often made from heavily processed, chemically bleached soy, and many contain synthetic fragrance oils that release their own set of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Why Beeswax Is Genuinely Eco Friendly Beeswax is a renewable, biodegradable material produced naturally by honeybees. It requires no chemical processing, no bleaching, and no synthetic additives. When burned, it produces no toxic byproducts — just a clean, warm flame and a faint natural honey scent.

At Momo's Place, our beeswax is sourced from a multigenerational New England apiary, keeping our supply chain short, transparent, and supportive of local pollinator ecosystems.

What Else to Look For Beyond the wax, truly eco friendly candles consider:

• Wicks: We use FSC-certified wood wicks — no lead, no zinc, no synthetic coatings.
• Vessels: Our candle vessels are reusable and refillable, reducing waste.
• Packaging: Minimal, recyclable packaging — no excess plastic or foam.

The Eco Friendly Candle You Can Feel Good About When you light a Momo's Place beeswax candle, you're not just creating ambiance. You're choosing cleaner air, a smaller footprint, and a product made with genuine care for people and the planet.