Soy (soya bean, soybean) n. A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food. Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia.
• Soy wax is made from soybeans which is a renewable resource.
• Soy wax burns much cleaner as it is all natural, non-toxic, and non-hazardous.
• Soy wax is biodegradable which helps to reduce landfills.
• Soy wax residue can be washed away with warm water and soap.
• Purchasing soy products supports the soy farmers of America, which stimulates our economy and lessens dependence on international resources.
Paraffin n. A waxy white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials. Also called paraffin wax.
• Derived from petroleum, which is becoming a limited resource.
• The burning of paraffin wax contributes to indoor air contamination.
• This wax contains petroleum by-products and additives that inhibit biodegradability.
• Paraffin wax residue is quite troublesome, often impossible, to remove.
• Purchasing paraffin products not only supports our dependence on crude oil but also supports an industry riddled with environmental problems.
