UpCandle is a local business in Berlin founded in 2018 that combines a love for aromatherapy with sustainability. By upcycling wine bottles into candle holders, using plant-based wax with aroma’s solely sourced in Europe, and offering a refill scheme, their carbon footprint is minimised and their business model is cost-effective, economical and efficient.
“To produce scented candles with pure essential oils, a vegan wax base and a good design”
No information has been found on the achieved sustainable milestones.
No information has been found on their future plans.
3rd place in the “TU Startup Award – BPW Business Plan Competition Berlin Brandenburg”
It’s not an award, but they are listed at Manufakturen Straße, which is a collection of the best sustainable companies in Germany
You can find these products in shops across Germany. Click here for their locations (bottom of the page).
You can find these products in shops across Germany. Click here for their locations (bottom of the page).
Packaging consists of reusable and recyclable glass bottles.
They donate to TREEMER for each candle sold, who afforest rare tree species, create new green areas and habitats for animals
Packaging consists of reusable and recyclable glass bottles.
They donate to TREEMER for each candle sold, who afforest rare tree species, create new green areas and habitats for animals
Aroma’s and rapeseed for wax are sourced within Europe (Germany, Italy, France)
Birch wood for wooden wicks are sourced in southern Germany
Berlin, Germany
Candle = from EUR 34.90
250 ml refill = from EUR 20.90
Carbon emissions are minimised by sourcing and producing within Europe and by upcycling old glass bottles.
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No information on this is provided by the brand.
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The glass comes from upcycled/recyled glass bottles, and they can be refilled.
No toxic materials are used in the production of these candles.
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No more information regarding sustainability reports, life cycle analyses or impact reports is available.