For as long as people have been using candles, they’ve been creating waste. It’s a problem that has only gotten worse over time.
Most candle jars never get reused or recycled — contributing to landfill; and an empty candle glass tossed out today can take thousands of years to break down.
At Siblings, we’re on a mission to tackle throwaway culture, and our first step is doing candles right — right by the environment, right by your home, right for your health.
Candles may be a small piece of the problem, but every step towards living more sustainably matters, and every Clean Candle with its 100% compostable packaging, non-toxic oils and eco-friendly coconut blend wax makes a difference.
When I returned to the United States after living in Sweden for several years, something didn't feel right. It took me a while to put my finger on it: In Sweden, people take a lot of pride in designing their home. They use materials and buy products that are made to last. They invest in household items and rarely toss them out. Back home, in the US, I noticed the opposite. America had a throwaway culture.
I started Siblings with my brother, David (yes, we're actual siblings!) because we wanted to be part of the change. My brother and I grew up outside of Buffalo, NY. We saw our mother compost before it was cool. We saw our dad building things with meticulous craftsmanship, things that were made to last. We grew up living sustainably, without compromising on the comforts that made us happy.
We hope you'll join us on this journey of tackling throwaway culture, and making beautiful, sustainable household goods that will make you feel truly at home.
Eva & David
