Recently, my husband and I have become very conscious of our environment.  This all began with the increase in gas prices and endless discussions about what we will do when our oil supply is depleted.

My son, who just graduated from the University of Florida, with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, shares stories of global warming, melting ice caps, and polluted water. We know that there is only so much one person can do, but if no one ever begins to make change, change will never happen.

We are now being more diligent about how we use our resources in our everyday lives. We put more insulation in the attic, changed old-fashioned doors for energy efficient ones, and replaced all the light bulbs for the new spiral fluorescent bulbs. We replaced an ancient water heater and are researching the most economical way to change our furnace/air-conditioner. We have also changed the air quality in our home with air purifiers and by using only clean burning soy candles. There is still much to learn and do and we try to stay open to new and better ideas.

We are excited about soycandles, and the more we learn about this American-made renewable resource, the more we realize that this, though a small step, is a very positive move towards protecting our home and our Earth.

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