Everyone is unique, so we think your candles should be too. From the modern, unique wooden wicks which softly crackle as burnt to our beautiful, high-quality jars and glassware. We are committed to sourcing sustainable, pure Australian beeswax for your enjoyment and the environment. ​ The bees pollinate natural vegetation to produce honey and beeswax, beekeepers harvest excess beeswax and The Hive purchases directly from these apiarists, where we transform pristine Australian beeswax into luxury candles. ​ All beeswax is sourced from regional and rural areas across Australia. Most beeswax is shipped into QLD from Perth where it is then cleaned and melted down. Buying beeswax candles contributes positively to the environment, Australian farmers, a small Aussie business and yourself! ​ Beeswax is eco-friendly compared with other candles, being the only 100% renewable wax. Beeswax Candles are proven to burn brighter, cleaner and last longer than other common waxes, such as Soy and Paraffin. ​ These candles also naturally purify the air. They are known to emit negative ions, which bind to airborne dust, dirt, and allergens, weighing these pollutants down and bringing them to the ground.  The beeswax-engrained scents of honey, pollen, and subtle flowery aromas enhance our carefully selected and tested infused fragrances. Too many designer brands within the candle industry sell cheap paraffin candles. These are not sustainable waxes and inadvertently damage our beautiful environment. Furthermore, they burn for shorter periods and less brightly. Alas, these waxes are cheap and easier to work with, eventuating in $5 K-Mart candles. Not all candles are created equally! ​ If you are passionate about preserving our pristine environment, supporting regional and local Australian business, and enjoying the finer things in life, we recommend beeswax.  After trying Beeswax, you won't go back. ​ We hope you enjoy our candles as much as we enjoy perfecting and making them.