15 Years of Leading the Candle Industry to Glow Up For Good

A good story behind the flame.

Our story starts with a market gap. People who were buying candles to burn in their homes, businesses, studios, places of worship, and more, were mistakenly emitting the harmful by-products of petroleum-derived paraffin wax candles. But, in their defense, there were no other cost-effective options! 

The industry was in need of a serious wick-to-wax makeover. Here are 5 key takeaways for how GoodLight helped candles glow up for good:

WE WERE FOUNDED TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE, CLEAN-BURNING ALTERNATIVE TO PARAFFIN CANDLES.

Elevating your dining ambiance is as easy as striking a match to our taper candles. Ideal for dim-lit dinner parties or intimate meals, these tapers bring effortless eco-elegance to your table setting. Their clean burn ensures that the delicious aromas of the meal take center stage and the beauty of each dish is illuminated with an enticing glow.

Goodlight Team: Thank you for such a quality product. We have used your pillar candles in our worship services for several years now, and they burn longer, cleaner, and brighter than any other candle. Very pleased to be a repeat customer. Keep up the great work.

- Rebecca Edwards | DaySpring Baptist Church | Waco, TX

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WE USE PALM WAX.

While palm oil has environmental concerns, we advocate for responsible sourcing rather than outright boycotting. We work to promote zero-deforestation policies and ethical palm farming, resolute in our stance to demonstrate the benefits of conscious consumption.

We at Kula love to burn GoodLight candles. We have used their pillars, votives, and tea lights in our space, and the palm wax candles always give us exactly what we are looking for: Natural, warm light that comes from a good place and good people. 

- Nikki Villela | Kula Yoga Williamsburg | Brooklyn, NY

WE VALUE OUR CUSTOMERS' VALUES.

In a consumer-driven economy, it’s not always easy to find products that are *actually* doing good. We want to be a beacon of light for those who are seeking authenticity and transparency in their brands. So— we craft candles that are made for the mindful.

I am so impressed with the honesty and integrity of the people who work at Good Light! They make certain their customers are satisfied with the candles they provide and will take the time to listen and resolve any problem a customer may have with the candles sent…It is rare in this day and age to find companies that hold up to their values and GoodLight is definitely one of those companies. Thank you so much for this valuable service you provide. 

- Nina R.

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WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO MARKET-DRIVEN CHANGE FOR POSITIVE IMPACT.

We believe in growing positivity — not just for our consumers but for the planet. That’s why we’ve built a sourcing and manufacturing model that supports responsible palm oil production while addressing its environmental challenges.

You guys are AMAZING!! I will be coming back again and again to be a loyal customer because of how wonderful you've been to me. I'm truly so grateful to you all! Thank you for making these lovely candles and for donating some of the profits to protect orangutans. This means a lot to me! 

- Antonia

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Here's the breakdown:

This program helps farmers build long-term economic stability while protecting high-conservation-value areas. 

Read about our CarbonFund offsetting initiatives here.

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OUR BEAM OF LIGHT IS BRIGHT.

We aim to replace the use of paraffin candles in restaurants and homes while continuing to push for deforestation-free palm oil production initiatives that prioritize social and environmental responsibility.

For a deeper dive into the consciousness we apply to every detail of our products and brand, read about all the ways GoodLight does good things. 

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We’re dedicating our Green Fifteen to YOU!

We’re seeing this 15-year bEARTHday not only as an opportunity to take stock of our industry-pioneering efforts, but to also celebrate you. 

Our loyal customers are the ones who see the care we put into our craft and choose to be a part of a movement for good, one flame at a time. We see you and feel the warmth of your support. 

From our Clean Candle Club members, who earn matchsticks with every pro-planet purchase, to the long-standing loyalists who simply appreciate clean light — the fire in our bellies for what we do extends to you. 

And, as our birthday coincides with Earth Day, we encourage you to consider ways you can do good for our planet. Even the smallest acts of Earth-loving kindness are kindling a greater cause. .