A: Let’s start with the new ones, F.S. I like to remind readers that “recycle” comes last in the “3 Rs” (reduce, reuse, recycle) for a reason. Reducing the amount of waste we generate to begin with is ...

What do you do when you've got a scented candle that's nearly burnt down to the wick, but still has a good amount of wax left ...

You might be tempted to recycle jar lids, but there are plenty of other uses for them. With a hot glue gun, you can even make them into candle holders.

From the pantry to the bathroom, the possibilities are endless.

About.com's guide to candle and soap making (yep, there's even a guide for that) details how to recycle your leftover wax scraps into new, usable candles. I've got a lot of candles in my apartment ...

Need a holiday gift idea for that skateboarder in your life? How about some upcycled skate wax? Sophia Bennett is Special Projects Manager with St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County. She first ...

Indeed, some research has also shown that burning paraffin wax candles can create more indoor air pollution when burned than alternatives like palm stearin. Many experts point specifically to the ...

Most candles are made from paraffin wax, a petroleum byproduct that, when burnt, ultimately leads to harmful chemicals entering the food chain. — Photo: Franziska Gabbert/dpa Candles create a warm and ...