About Us
Who We Are
We’re Richard and Sargon, we first met on a little street in West London (Balfern Grove) in 2013. As much as Richard has tried to get rid of Sargon, he's not yet been successful.
Richard has been making candles since he was 8 years old (don't ask how many years that's been, that's rude), when his mum gave him a candle-making kit to keep busy on rainy days. With her encouragement (and a shared passion for not wasting good materials), he began experimenting with old wax, learning how to clean, filter, and re-blend it into something new. Over years of trial and error, candle-making turned from a childhood hobby into a lifelong calling.
The Recycled Candle Company
Together we turned that passion into The Recycled Candle Company, pioneering wax recycling in the UK. From our workshop in Devon we transformed tonnes of used candles from churches, hotels, other candle makers, and the public into something beautiful and sustainable. Along the way we opened two shops, built a community of stockists, and connected with so many people who shared our values.
In 2023, after more than a decade, we sold the business. Around 18 months later, the new owners decided to close it.
Recycled Wax
We couldn’t let candle recycling disappear. Recycled Wax is both a continuation and a reinvention, carrying forward the heart of what we started.
We're staring our candles at 50% recycled wax while we build our recycling network.
We also run our own candle recycling scheme, giving individuals, churches, and businesses the chance to keep wax out of landfill and part of the circular economy.
What's Next?
We were married in December 2024, and with Recycled Wax we’re building the next stage of our story together that blends sustainability, creativity, and design.
For those who knew us before, welcome back. For those just discovering us, we’re so glad you’ve found us. The journey continues, and we’d love for you to be part of it.