MINOT Candle

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Company: MINOT Candle
Website: minotcandle.com

More about MINOT Candle

MINOT grew out of a love affair with Europe. During my travels, I soaked up all the deliciousness, ate all the pasta, and drank all the wine. I expected to feel worse for this indulgence, but instead, I felt better; lighter and more energized. This paradox led me down a path toward understanding the impact of chemicals in our food and lifestyle products and drove me to embrace a low-tox lifestyle.

For me, candles have always been associated with calm, warmth, and welcome. The flickering light, the crackling wick. And of course, the scent. As my husband and I settled into our home on the South Shore of Massachusetts, I found myself searching for non-toxic versions of the candles I loved. Distrusting mainstream products, I constantly checked ingredient lists only to find many instances of greenwashing.

The truly non-toxic candles I did find had scents that lacked complexity. Determined to find a more layered alternative, I taught myself to blend oils and make my own candles. It was a little like creating scent poetry. When I gifted them to family and friends and saw the delight they brought, the Minot journey began to unfold.

Key information

WE BELIEVE IN …

Celebrating beautiful moments, every day
Using high-quality, non-toxic ingredients
Effortlessly stylish aesthetics
Sustainability, period.
The power of women-owned-and-operated businesses
Supporting the community
Creating a life you love

Contact information

Website: minotcandle.com

Email: [email protected]

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Veganism

Are all the products your entity (business, brand, organisation) produces and/or retails suitable for vegans? If no, then, unfortunately, you cannot register as we only accept submissions from 100% vegan entities.: Yes
Which of the following best describes you (professionals and sole traders) or your organisation?: Plant based

Ownership

Is your organisation an independent business/brand or a corporate owned business/brand?: Independent
Are you a Grassroots organisation (for projects, charities/NGOs)?: No
Are you a BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) owned/run business/organisation?: No
What type of business/organisation are you?: Company
Are you a woman-owned/run business/organisation?: Yes

Social, Economic and Environmental Justice

Which social, economic or environmental justice causes does your entity (business, brand, organisation) support or promote (e.g. through social media posts, donations, attending protests and other direct actions etc.)?

Animal rights

Climate justice

Environmentalism

What do you do to support or promote each of the causes you have identified?

We donate our products to events and gatherings

Does your business/organisation have an ethical labour policy or code of practice (either formal or informal) which ensures fair labour practices?

Yes

Does your business/organisation have policies and practices which actively promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes

Is your business a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation?

Do any of the products you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, have fairtrade certifications?

Some (less than a third)

Do you source products and/or ingredients from companies and suppliers that support fair labour practices?

As much as possible

Environment and Sustainability

If any of the products you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, have a sustainable production certification, please indicate which certifications apply?: Certified organic
Overall, how many of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, are certified by the sustainable production certifications listed in the question above?: All
Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, produced using sustainable production methods albeit uncertified?: Unsure
Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, free of palm oil?: All
Do you reuse, recycle and/or donate any waste products (e.g. food, plastics, packaging etc.)?: Yes
Do you only use recycled or recyclable materials for packaging?: Yes
Is all of your packaging biodegradable?: Yes
Does your business, organisation or project follow a zero waste philosophy?: No

Energy, Transport and Distribution

How many of the products you produce and/or retail, and/or the ingredients you use, are made in the country in which your entity (business, organisation) is based?: All

Giving Back

Does your business support or give back to the local community in any way?: Yes

Ethical Banking

Does your business/organisation use an ethical bank or building society?: No