# Aromic Biodegradable Candles Lite+Cycle Offers Earth-Friendly Candles You Can Compost By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litecycle-compostable-candles References: [liteandcycle](http://www.liteandcycle.com) & [liteandcycle](http://www.liteandcycle.com) Candle lovers are sure to adore these hand-crafted, [compostable candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra) from Lite+Cycle. Coming in a range of scents including bergamot, lavender and vetiver, each candle is hand-crafted from organic materials found around the world from Italy to Haiti that are free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Biodegradable, [non-GMO soy wax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1) is used for the base with mushrooms and other renewable materials added to the mix for a final product that will burn bright for up to 40 hours. Each scent is created using cold-pressed essential oil that pack serious power and make for fresh additions to the selection of candles in the market. When the wax is gone, simply break the remainder into pieces and place in your compost or garden; it’ll break down in about a month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compostable Candles:** Creating candles that are biodegradable and can be composted presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the candle industry. - **Organic Materials:** Utilizing organic materials from around the world in candle making opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the sourcing and manufacturing of candles. - **Cold-pressed Essential Oils:** Using cold-pressed essential oils in candle production offers a chance for disruptive innovation in the scent creation process and enhances the overall candle experience. ### Where This Applies - **Candle Industry:** The candle industry can benefit from embracing compostable and organic materials to create environmentally-friendly products. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** The sustainable materials industry can explore the use of organic and renewable materials in candle manufacturing. - **Essential Oils Industry:** The essential oils industry can collaborate with the candle industry to create unique cold-pressed oil scents for candles, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coconut-Encased Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-candles.md) - [Plant-Based Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-candle-collections.md) - [Clean Ingredient Aromatherapy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-co-soy-wax-candles.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Zero-Waste Refillable Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filz.md) - [Decorated Candle Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-candle-tin.md) - [DIY Candle Refill Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-refill-kit.md) - [Earthy Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-candle.md) - [Minimalist Aromatherapy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-candle.md)