Eco tea light biomass

They burn evenly and with that special soft glow that is characteristic of a tea light. At first glance, these tea lights are no different from their commercially available siblings. However, in this case, the appearance is not only beautiful, but also very deceptive - in the best sense of the word: the eco tea lights are made from a special biomass. Completely free of petroleum-based kerosene, they consist of 100 percent recycled residual fats and oils from the food industry, gastronomy and the hotel industry.

In the interests of conserving resources, no fresh oilseeds such as rapeseed, palm or soybean oil are used for the eco tea lights, which are (yet to be) used for food. Although these may come from organic farming, their large-scale cultivation endangers natural biodiversity. And as the oilseeds often have to be imported, the transportation routes of the product would be longer.

However, the careful use of natural resources, the protection of biodiversity and the preservation of ecosystems is the declared aim of the Thuringian company LipiTec, which has developed an innovative option for cascade use. In a patented process, waste fats and oils from the food industry are carefully purified and recycled into a biomass that can be used to produce candles, among other things. Sold under the brand name Biokema, these candles are an impressive example of how recycling can increase raw material efficiency.

Due to the manufacturing process, the eco tea lights initially have a slightly crumbly consistency. However, once they are lit, the biomass heats up and solidifies evenly - the candles burn evenly, with little soot and odor. We recommend the use of stainless steel tea light holders.