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Wax candles during the Advent season – fine dust

7. March 202611. December 2025 by Cornelia Umland

The Advent season is associated with the warm, cozy candlelight of wax candles, which spreads a contemplative mood. Scented candles, which smell intensely of different aromas and create a festive atmosphere, are particularly popular. However, when burning for hours, wax candles can release harmful pollutants into the air in the room. The materials the candles are made of and how they burn are decisive factors here. When choosing candles, you should pay attention to the ingredients and type of wax they are made of.

PET bottles can release harmful VOCs

7. March 20262. May 2025 by Cornelia Umland

PET bottles are often carried in summer temperatures as they are easier to transport due to their low weight and are more shatterproof than glass bottles. They are particularly advantageous for people for whom glass bottles would be far too heavy to carry, such as small children or athletes.