Roosevelt Candles
Roosevelt Candles
brand rating & evaluation
overall rating:
Average
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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. Below are a few factors influencing this brand's score:
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overview
sustainability
non-toxic
social responsibility
5.5 out of 10
7
5.5 out of 10
about
Roosevelt Candles is a small, family business that makes toxin-free candles.
highlights
Toxin-free
One-tree-planted
1% for the Planet
Sustainable ingredients
sustainability
score:
5.5 out of 10
details:
Packaging
There is little information available regarding sustainable packaging efforts. Candles are presented in recyclable glass, however details about box packaging and inks remain undisclosed.
Material Sustainability
Roosevelt candles only uses soy, coconut, or beeswax as the base for their candles, but farming and sourcing practices for these ingredients remain vague or undisclosed. There are not yet third party certifications regarding farming or sourcing.
Energy Use and Footprint
There is little information regarding production emissions and reductions. Roosevelt Candles is a small business and overall footprint is likely limited compared to industry standards. They plant one tree for every order to help offset any emissions.
Waste Management
There is little available information regarding waste mitigation strategies.
Business Model
The brand offers an evergreen collection without seasonal or trend-driven items.
non-toxic
score:
7
details:
Frangrances used by Roosevelt Candles are free from phthalates. They also claim to be free from parabens and sulfates, although these ingredients are rarely, if ever found in candles. Their wicks are made from cotton without lead. The makeup of frangrances is mostly unknown other than the omission of these few ingredients.
social responsibility
score:
5.5 out of 10
details:
There is limited information regarding fair labor practices, though the entire production is small scale and located in Tennesse and carries a low risk for fair labor violations. They claim all candles are cruelty free.
