Mosa is committed to sustainability and has saved over 10,000 glass bottles from wastage, contributing to waste reduction efforts. The products are crafted using non-toxic and eco-friendly ingredients, aligning with Mosa’s dedication to environmental responsibility to minimize waste entering landfills, promoting a greener future for all.
How Self-Ritual with Candles Can Affect Your Mental Health
Burning a candle can significantly enhance mental health and well-being by creating a calming and soothing atmosphere. A candle’s soft, flickering light helps reduce stress and anxiety by promoting a sense of tranquillity. This gentle illumination can help lower cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress, enabling the body and mind to relax. Engaging in this simple act of lighting a candle can serve as a form of mindfulness practice, where focusing on the flame can lead to a meditative state, helping to clear the mind of worries and distractions.
The aromatic properties of scented candles can also contribute to mental health benefits through the principles of aromatherapy. Different scents can evoke various emotional responses and have distinct psychological effects. Lavender and chamomile are known for their calming properties and can help improve sleep quality, while citrus scents like lemon and orange can elevate mood and increase energy levels. You can tailor your candle-burning experience to address emotional and mental health needs by choosing specific scents, enhancing an overall sense of well-being.
Burning candles can foster a sense of ritual and self-care, essential for maintaining mental health. Incorporating candles into daily routines, such as during a bath, meditation session, or evening relaxation, can create a dedicated time and space for self-reflection and unwinding.
WE ARE MOSA
Mosa is a Vancouver-based sustainable home decor and gifting company that makes all its products from used glass bottles. Washed, cut, sanded, and polished glasses, platters, candles, and vases become functional household products in luxurious soy wax candles. Mosa was founded by a passion for the circular economy.
Recycling and Sustainability
Mosa is committed to sustainability and has saved over 10,000 glass bottles from wastage, contributing to waste reduction efforts. The products are crafted using non-toxic and eco-friendly ingredients, aligning with Mosa’s dedication to environmental responsibility to minimize waste entering landfills and promote a greener future for all.
Process
Using upcycled glass bottles collected from local bars, restaurants and homes around Vancouver, their micro factories polish and cut bottles into glassware, platters, and decor pieces. Mosa uses natural, renewable soy wax that is safer and burns longer than paraffin, and a wide wooden wick, which is more resourceful than cotton wicks, doesn’t leave soot or smoke in the air when they burn. For the jars, they use cork, which is a biodegradable alternative to plastic lids for airtight sealing.
Partners MOSA
Community involvement is crucial for the success of waste reduction initiatives at the city level. By hosting workshops with local businesses, Mosa supports these businesses in instilling a behavioural change toward more sustainable consumption and waste management.
The workshops serve as educational platforms to promote sustainable consumption and foster the development of upcycling skills. With hands-on activities, Mosa educates participants from high school and middle school on the many ways to repurpose and reuse glass bottles.
Power Play Young Entrepreneurs
For 25 years, PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs has provided youth with various opportunities for authentic learning and exploration. Their highly personalized programming ensures diverse learners can gain new skills, pursue their passions, and thrive in their chosen paths.
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Setting aside personal time helps reinforce the importance of self-care, encouraging a balanced lifestyle and promoting a positive mindset. By providing a sensory experience that engages both sight and smell, candles offer a holistic approach to enhancing mental and emotional well-being. Sounds like a perfect idea to draw a salt bath, pour a glass of wine and light up a Clear that sh*t candle from Mosa.
