Turning old wax into new light
Handmade recycled candles. 20% for social projects.
Our candles
Handmade from recycled wax — each candle a unique piece with impact.
BeliebtBloom Kerze
Die Kerze, die von innen wächst. Aus recyceltem Wachs.
Geschenk-TippHeartlight Herz-Kerze
Das Herz, das wirklich brennt. Handgemacht.
50 % SpendeLacrima Alpaka-Kerze
Das Alpaka, das Trost bringt. 50 % für Lacrima Trier.
NeuThe Finger Kerze
Brennt für Haltung, nicht für Hass.
SaisonDIY Osterei Set
Gieße deine eigene Recycling-Osterkerze.
50 % SpendeNarrenkappenkerze
Karneval aus Wachs. 50 % für Dat kölsche Hätz.
MUTLICHT Kerzenset
Weil Mut weiterleuchtet. Set für nestwärme e.V.
Curly Tree Kerze
Der kleine Baum mit Drehung. Aus recyceltem Wachs.
Rusty Kerze
Der Charakterbaum mit Herz. Einzigartiger Rosteffekt.
Engel-Kerze
Kleiner Engel — Licht aus Liebe.
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3 steps to Wachswandel
Joining in is simple – all you need is your old candle wax and a collection point nearby.
Find a collection point
Find one of our collection points near you – via our interactive map or the location list.
Drop off wax
Simply bring your old candle wax to the collection point and toss it in the bin. Done!
Do good
We recycle the wax in our workshop and pour brand new, sustainable candles.
Our Impact in Numbers
Live data from our collection and recycling network. Click a card for details.
Make an impact now
Every candle is handmade from recycled wax and supports social projects with 20–50% of proceeds.
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WDR Lokalzeit reports on Wachswandel
In January 2026, WDR Lokalzeit filmed a TV feature about Wachswandel and our wax recycling.
Read press article"Candle remnants become new candles – and social impact."
WDR Lokalzeit Bonn, January 2026
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Everyone can join in
Whether as an individual, business or partner – there are many ways to support Wachswandel.
Collect your old candle wax at home and bring it to the nearest collection point. 20–50% of proceeds go to social projects – every gram counts!
Got questions?
We sort every donation by colour and material, remove wick remnants and clean the wax in small batches. This creates long-lasting candles and products like WachsCrush.
Join the Wachswandel
Every piece of wax becomes a new candle – and every candle supports social projects with 20–50% of proceeds.