We're Green!

SOLAR POWERED CANDLEMAKING!

Sunbeam Candles runs off a 3,520W solar electric (aka photovoltaic) system built from sixteen 225W SunPower solar panels and one 3.2kW SunPower grid-tie inverter. This system ties directly to the utility grid--no batteries--and generates roughly 10 kWh per day or 3,750 kWh per year of pollution-free electricity. The panels slow Sunbeam's electric meter on sunny days when our wax melters are running full-tilt--and stops the meter on sunny days when usage isn't as high. What electricity we don't make, we buy from companies producing 100% wind power.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

We -

• reuse wax
• use 100% post-consumer waste, chlorine-free paper products
• reuse office paper
• shred paper waste and use it as packing material
• reuse expired local newspapers as packing material

CARPOOLING!

Sunbeam Candles is located in the countryside south of Ithaca, NY. Since most of us live in town, carpooling saves us gas and money. Helps us feel connected, too.

COMPOST!

We compost all organic waste in a homemade bin system outside the shop. The compost is  used to grow food and nourish flowers in the gardens around the candle shop.

CARBON NEUTRAL SHIPPING! - NEW!!!!!

We are excited to announce that we are now shipping all packages "carbon neutral".  Essentially, we are contributing to offset the climactic impact of the delivery of each of our packages.  This is a new program through UPS.  Please go to: www.carbonneutral.com/page/ups to learn more.  There is no extra cost to you.  At Sunbeam Candles, we strive to be as green and clean as possible in our everyday business.