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Chaconia Candles LLC 2021

Business Information
Name of Organization: 
Chaconia Candles LLC
Organization Type: 
Business Description: 
Candles and Home Fragrances
Contact Person: 
Jenna Pantin Bermudez
Title: 
Founder
Business Location: 
344 Grove Street #4162
07302 Jersey City , NJ
United States
40° 43' 13.9908" N, 74° 2' 33.2844" W
Email: 
info@chaconiacandles.com
Number of Employees: 
2
Website: 
https://www.chaconiacandles.com
Testimonal: 
Renewal Date: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Management and Leadership
Adopt Environmental Policy Statement
Description of Action: 
We believe that sustainability is not just a buzzword but a way of life. We are committed to making a positive impact on the planet and the community we serve. We recognize that our actions today have a direct impact on tomorrow, which is why we are dedicated to implementing sustainable practices in every aspect of our business. From sourcing eco-friendly materials to reducing waste and emissions, we are always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and improve our environmental impact. We believe that sustainability is not just an individual effort but a collaborative one. We work closely with our suppliers, partners, and customers to create a sustainable community that cares for the planet. By supporting local communities and investing in sustainable practices, we aim to create a better today and tomorrow for everyone. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet and the community.
Develop Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Plan
Description of Action: 
We now offer carbon neutral shipping. Together, with other businesses like ours, we help remove more than thousands of tinned Here's how it works: For every order we receive, a formula is used to calculate the estimated shipping emissions. Based on those estimates, a portion of our revenue goes to carbon removal companies that have been vetted by scientists from Carbon Direct. Those companies use that money to remove however much carbon our shipments created. Any extra funds go toward the further development of carbon removal technologies.
Provide Environmentally Preferable Products Services
Description of Action: 
Our candles and home fragrances are made with the planet and our community top of mind. We create non-toxic candles and home fragrances. Our candles and home fragrances have no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates, and are also cruelty-free and vegan. They are sustainably made.
Waste
Waste Reuse
Description of Action: 
We recycle and upcycle our boxes that arrive from our orders. We upcycle biodegradable peanuts used to ship our fragrance oils.
Lbs Saved: 
10
Money Saved: 
50
Waste Recycling
Description of Action: 
Some of our supplies may come in plastic packaging. We now add the plastic packaging to Terracycle's Zero Waste box, which is then be recycled through their innovative programs.
Lbs Saved: 
14
Hazardous Waste/Toxic Use Reduction
Description of Action: 
We no longer use polypropylene plastic packaging tape. We now use our branded gummed paper tape. They are water activated, sturdy, and tamper proof. We love it! Branding is on point and no plastic! We no longer use black corrugated boxes. We now use branded corrugated boxes that are sustainably sourced. These boxes come from local mills and have up to 65% recycled content. Less trees are cut down because of this. These new boxes have vegetable-based inks. Also, the boxes have aqueous coating to improve the biodegradability of them, if it does end up on a landfill (but we encourage you to recycle them). We no longer use bubble mailers made from plastic. We now use corrugated boxes.
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Description of Action: 
We do our best to make most of our candles and home fragrances during the day, to utilize the sunlight beaming through our windows, and minimize electricity usage. We also make sure to turn off lights when exiting a room.
kWh Saved: 
8
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Transportation
Fuel Conservation Efficiency
Description of Action: 
We have sourced distributors close to us for most of our materials. One distributor offers carbon-neutral shipping, which we use, to help support projects that offset greenhouse gas emissions. Instead of having our year-round candle jars mailed, we pick them up from a distributor nearby.
Certification Programs
Certification Programs Other
Description of Action: 
Certified as a Jersey City Green Business.
Environmental & Community Restoration
Environmental Success
Description of Action: 
We use coconut wax, the most sustainable wax to use when making candles. A lot of research goes into our vendor selection process. Outside of having a fantastic product or ingredients aligned with us, we look into their sustainability products and efforts. Even though it will be cheaper to purchase wholesale items overseas at times, we want to help fuel the American and local economy and reduce overseas shipping. We have sourced distributors close to us for most of our materials. One distributor offers carbon-neutral shipping, which we use, to help support projects that offset greenhouse gas emissions. Instead of having our year-round candle jars mailed, we pick them up from a distributor nearby. We are strategic about our purchases and buying in bulk, so there are fewer multiple shipping. This is not always possible, but we try to look about three months out and plan ahead. We use a naturally biodegradable, compostable, SFI-certified, and fully recyclable wrap called GreenWrap when packaging our candles. Our gusset bags used for our sample wax melts are certified compostable. Our packaging peanuts are biodegradable and decompose in water, leaving no toxic waste. Our candle boxes are sustainably sourced and recyclable. Our candles jars and lids can be reused, repurposed, or recycled. Our labels are made from Kraft Brown paper, which is 100% recycled. We do our best to make most of our candles during the day, to utilize the sunlight beaming through our windows, to minimize electricity usage. We recycle and upcycle our boxes that arrive from our orders. We upcycle biodegradable peanuts used to ship our fragrance oils. We no longer use polypropylene plastic packaging tape. We now use our branded gummed paper tape. They are water activated, sturdy, and tamper proof. We love it! Branding is on point and no plastic! We no longer use black corrugated boxes. We now use branded corrugated boxes that are sustainably sourced. These boxes come from local mills and have up to 65% recycled content. Less trees are cut down because of this. These new boxes have vegetable-based inks. Also, the boxes have aqueous coating to improve the biodegradability of them, if it does end up on a landfill (but we encourage you to recycle them). We no longer use bubble mailers made from plastic. We now use corrugated boxes. No plastic here!!
Industry-Specific
Industry Specific Practices
Description of Action: 
We now offer candle making workshops. Each participant is given an apron to wear. We now wash those aprons in between workshops using nontoxic and biodegradable Earth Breeze laundry detergent. We also use their dishwasher tablets to clean our pitchers and other supplies. Also, we have upgraded our reed diffuser base. It is now made with 50.1% renewable resources and 100% biodegradable.
Community
Support Community Initiatives
Description of Action: 
Our community is very important to us. Chaconia Candles has been featured for our efforts in supporting, driving awareness, inspiring advocacy, and ideating for sustainability, and emotional and mental wellness. Check out below. Black Mental Wellness – Show Up and Speak Out City of Jersey City, Office of Sustainability – Green Business Alert Interview Sustainable JC – Green Business Forum Going Green NJ – Spotlight Sustainable JC – Green Drinks Event
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Member Since: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021