Not just numbers – real impact
Wachswandel is a social enterprise with an ecological bonus. We measure our impact not in claims, but in people who benefit.
20–50% donation share
Social impact is at the heart of Wachswandel. Depending on involvement, different shares go directly to social projects.
Individuals
Every collected candle helps – 20–50% of proceeds go to local projects.
Collection points
Locations with regular pickup enable higher donation shares.
Partners & Funders
Cooperation partners maximise social impact with up to 50% donation share.
From collection to social impact
Every candle goes through this journey – and in the end, people benefit.
Collection
Old candle wax is collected at 50+ collection points across Germany.
Collection
Old candle wax is collected at 50+ collection points across Germany.
Pickup & Logistics
Regular, route-optimised pickups by our team.
Pickup & Logistics
Regular, route-optimised pickups by our team.
Workshop & Recycling
In our workshop, wax is sorted, melted down and poured into new candles.
Workshop & Recycling
In our workshop, wax is sorted, melted down and poured into new candles.
Sales & Revenue
Hand-poured recycled candles are sold through our shop and partners.
Sales & Revenue
Hand-poured recycled candles are sold through our shop and partners.
Donation & Impact
20–50% of proceeds go directly to social projects and initiatives.
Donation & Impact
20–50% of proceeds go directly to social projects and initiatives.
Who our impact helps
Every candle supports local projects that help people in difficult situations. Here's a selection – more initiatives are on our projects page.
Family Support Network
Support for families with seriously ill children – recycled candles bring warmth and comfort.
Winter Aid Hamburg
780 recycled candles warm common rooms for homeless people during winter months.
Youth Centre Altona
Funding creative activities and workshops for young people from difficult backgrounds.
Neighbourhood Ehrenfeld
Candle donations and proceeds for social meeting places and community projects.
Achieving more together
These companies and organisations make Wachswandel possible. They show: sustainable action and business success are not mutually exclusive.
"As a collection point, we reach our customers on a whole new level. The transparency and measurable impact are convincing – this is CSR that really works."
Partner Company
Collection point partner since 2024
Your company as a Wachswandel partner?
Receive your own impact report, visibility on our platform and measurable social impact.
The first nationwide circular solution
We're building the largest recycling network for candle wax in Germany – and every new partner brings us closer to our goal.
200
Collection points
In cities, communities and institutions
50.000 kg
Wax recycled
Annual collection capacity
100+
Projects supported
Local initiatives across Germany
Download impact report
For companies and partners: Download our detailed impact report as PDF – with all figures, projects and your individual impact balance.
Want to be part of Wachswandel?
Whether you donate wax, plan a collection point or want your brand to be visible – we'd love to hear from you.