In essence, it’s someone who gives a f*ck.

It’s being aware of important social issues and wanting to make a positive contribution to your community.

In our (sometimes f*cked up) world, it can seem like life’s problems are just too big and too far gone for us to change, leaving us individuals feeling like we’re small and powerless.

So, we do nothing.

The Prospect Project aims to change that by positively influencing the way people perceive the act of being charitable, and how collectively and consciously, we can make small choices that do good in the world.

When you buy our candles, you’re giving back to not-for-profit causes and supporting a business that strives to be unique, ethical, and eco-friendly.

We want to show people that you can be charitable without having to stand on a corner rattling a tin. You don’t have to wear harem pants and have hairy armpits to give a shit about the environment. In fact, you can eat meat and still love animals. (Wait, what? *tumbleweed rolls past*)

Case in point: I personally choose not to eat meat, but that’s my choice. My best friend, Eli, loves nothing more than a blue steak (and has been known to send her plate back until the chef gets it right). Yet, she’s one of the biggest animal lovers I’ve ever met, has fostered numerous rescue dogs, and is continually donating to animal charities. See? ‘Socially-conscious’ comes in many different forms.

So, how can you help?

Make your own choices based on what works best for you and your morals and ethics.

Don’t judge others if they choose to eat meat, use disposable cutlery, or wear fast fashion – just run your own race.

If you’re ordering your coffee and realise you’ve left your reusable cup at home? Well, slap my ass and call me Sally – this doesn’t make you a shitty person! Just make a mental note to remember it next time. (It’s okay, we forgive you.)

And above all else, be kind.

It’s all the teeny tiny choices we make daily that add up to positive change.

Burn candles. Do Good.

If you’re looking for a luxurious, opulent, luxury candle, then #sorrynotsorry, you’ve come to the wrong place.

Our candles don’t look or smell like other candles, and we’re pretty proud of that.

We don’t take ourselves seriously around here. We’re more like that mate who’s sarcastic, cheeky, and borderline offensive, but with a big personality and an even bigger heart. If that isn’t your jam? That’s cool – but we ain’t changing for anyone.

All our candles are 100% vegan and made with love by hand.

$2 from all online sales are directly donated to your choice of our not-for-profit partnerships, and we regularly donate our products to worthy causes too.

We support women in business through collaborations with local photographers, marketing gurus, and fellow small business owners.

Any of our candles that aren’t ‘pretty’ enough (poor things) are sold at a generous discount, with 100% of profits donated to our NFP’s.

We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment. Here’s how we do it:

• What, no pretty box for my candle? Nope, we have purposefully designed our products without unnecessary packaging. (Because landfill sucks.)
• Our jars are 100% recyclable by you or us. That’s right; your candle may have had a past life as someone else’s candle! (#reincarnation)
• We recycle paper waste from five households which is then shredded and turned into packaging filling to keep your orders protected while in transit.
• All online orders are wrapped using Geami Greenwrap – a fully recycled and sustainable alternative to bubble wrap.
• We guarantee that we have recycled any bubble wrap, expanders, or tissue paper used to package your order from our suppliers.
• We reuse and recycle all cardboard boxes, both for packing orders and in our messy workshop.
• Our couriers are booked through Sendle – Australia’s first 100% carbon-neutral delivery service, which offset the emissions of every parcel. Hooray!