You Should Really Mind Your Own Beeswax...Candles...

The next time you want to set the mood, consider purifying the air too.

(A major thanks to Libuse Binder, author of Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties, for this tip!)

While candles may be considered "green" from an energy-conservation standpoint, the majority are made with paraffin which is a petroleum-based ingredient.  When paraffin burns, it pollutes the air.

An excellent alternative to creating the soothing candlelit ambiance so many enjoy (for your wedding reception especially) is beeswax candles.

Unlike paraffin, beeswax actually purifies the air as it burns, releasing negative ions (as rainstorms and seashores do).  They also eliminate allergens in the air too and have a longer burn time than conventional candles (another plus for your wedding reception!).

In addition, beeswax is a renewable resource, utilizing the goods of local beekeeping farms, and the wicks are made from organic cotton.

For more on these products, visit Big Dipper Wax Works to see their lovely collection of handcrafted, eco-friendly candles and products.

And for your other celebrations, they even have citronella bug repelling candles and birthday candles!