# Liquor Candle Packaging These Detroitwick Soy Candles Come in Upcycled Vodka Bottle Holders By M | Published 2014-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soy-candle References: [detroitwick](http://www.detroitwick.com/product/goose-lrg/) & [detroitwick](http://www.detroitwick.com/) Candle retailer Detroitwick recently created a line of soy candles that are sold in repurposed [Grey Goose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vodka-lime-and-soda) vodka bottles to help promote recycling in the Detroit area. These candles cleverly turn disposable packaging into elegant decor pieces thanks to Detroitwick's founder Doug Schwartz. Detroitwick creates high-quality soy candles that are environmentally friendly as well as long-lasting. The candles are made with a soy base so that they burn much longer than conventional candles -- up to 72 hours. These candles also have a sweet sugar scent. Each candle comes packaged in a recycled Grey Goose bottls that have been sliced to size to fit a small or large candle size. A portion of the purchases also go to an organization called [Green Living Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store) to help fund education about protecting the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Packaging:** The trend of using repurposed alcohol bottles for packaging allows companies to promote recycling and reduce waste. - **Eco-friendly Candles:** The demand for soy candles that are environmentally friendly and long-lasting is growing as consumers become more conscious of the impact of traditional candles. - **Candle Upcycling:** Repurposing disposable packaging like vodka bottles into elegant decor pieces offers a unique value proposition and taps into the trend of upcycling. ### Where This Applies - **Candle Manufacturing:** Candle companies can capitalize on sustainable packaging and eco-friendly materials to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious products. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Companies in the recycling and waste management industry can explore innovative ways to collaborate with candle retailers to encourage recycling and upcycling. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could benefit from partnering with candle retailers to offer unique and sustainable decor pieces made from repurposed packaging like vodka bottles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Spirit Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapling-spirits-vodka.md) - [Aurora-Inspired Vodka Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-goose-bottle.md) - [Coconut-Encased Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-candles.md) - [Decorated Candle Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-candle-tin.md) - [Richly Aromatic Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-spirits-candle-flight.md) - [Zero-Waste Refillable Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filz.md) - [Refined Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-collection.md) - [Self-Leveling Coconut Wax Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances.md) - [Refillable Candle Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fill-mill.md)