Arctic Wicks
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Arctic Wicks creates candles made from a blend of coconut and beeswax. The brand promotes sustainability and health by offering a non-toxic alternative to paraffin-based candles. Highlights
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sustainability
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Arctic Wicks uses coconut and beeswax, which are renewable resources. Their candles have the USDA Certified Biobased Product label, which confirms the use of renewable biological ingredients. The company claims to reduce reliance on petroleum-based materials.
They do not disclose detailed information about their sourcing practices, carbon emissions, or energy usage during manufacturing. The lack of transparency about packaging materials and environmental impact leaves gaps in their sustainability profile. More comprehensive reporting and specific metrics would provide a clearer picture.
non-toxic
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The candles feature unbleached cotton wicks coated with vegetable wax, which avoids harmful chemicals. The brand states that their products are free from parabens and phthalates.
They do not disclose details about the sourcing of fragrance oils or potential allergens in the final products. Greater transparency in these areas would provide stronger assurance of the safety of their materials.
social responsibility
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Arctic Wicks is a small, woman owned business. They do not provide public information about labor practices, supply chain ethics, or community engagement initiatives. Without detailed reporting, it is difficult to assess their social responsibility efforts.
At the same time, Arctic Wicks is a small business without many employees or the capability to engage in broader social responsibility efforts. Small batch production lends itself toward good labor practices.
