Candles with an Intentional Cause

Candles have the power to soothe individuals, provide support within communities, and transform a house into a home; but, at what cost? The Violet Effect Candle Co. was born on a mission to produce a high quality, all-natural, and sustainable products that treat all beings within the process from oil extraction to the makers of container vessels with the respect they deserve. Sourcing essential oils only from organic, fair-trade, local farms, hand making your candle only once your order has been received, and delivering you your candle in recyclable, biodegradable, reusable packaging. The Violet Effect promises to deliver you the joy of a comforting aromatherapy candle within a sustainable world.

Buy a Candle. Plant a Tree.

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with Ecodrive to aid us in doing our part to reduce environmental impact and offset the carbon emissions emitted from our shipments of your order. This partnership supports our efforts in taking a stance with our customers to combat the damaging effects of climate change.

For every candle sold The Violet Effect will plant 1 tree! 

Together, we can make a positive impact on our planet.

“Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good.”
— Jochen Zeitz

 How does it work?

Our tree planting initiative factors in the distance your package travels (from our facility to your doorstep), weight of the package, and the mode of transportation used for delivery. Based on this formula, we will plant enough trees to offset the carbon emissions emitted into the atmosphere.

  • Distance (miles) +

  • Package (weight) +

  • Transportation =

  • # of Trees Planted to Offset Emissions

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Plant with a purpose.

Mangroves, the specific type of tree we plant, are one of the most effective and economic methods of offsetting carbon emissions. Studies show that Mangroves “sequester carbon at a rate two-four times greater than mature tropical forests” and contain “the highest carbon density of all terrestrial ecosystems.” (Fatoyinbo et al, 2017). Each Mangrove tree planted in Madagascar absorbs nearly 680 pounds of carbon dioxide from the environment over the tree’s lifetime, considered to be up to 25 years (although the tree can live longer).

Why trees?

One of the key benefits of reforestation is that trees are extremely efficient at carbon sequestration and one of the most effective tools in the fight against dangerous Greenhouse Gases that contribute to climate change and global warming. Mangrove trees are also a key part of coastal ecosystems. They convert carbon dioxide into plant matter, holding this material for the life of the tree and beyond. The areas in which we plant are carefully selected to ensure that alongside reducing carbon emissions, we are also aiding in supporting the alleviation of poverty by giving jobs to those in need to support your planting efforts.