This year I wanted to start highlighting more products that give back. I’ve been introduced to so many amazing ones and I want to support the products and companies that are trying to make a difference. Today I’m going to share The Starling Project with you.

The Starling Project was founded in 2015 by Sterling McDavid. McDavid is a director on the New York board of UNICEF and was inspired to start this project after many of her travels with the organization. The Starling Project’s mission is light for light. Each candle purchased helps to support life-saving solar projects in Rwanda and Chad.

The candles are hand-poured in Brooklyn, use recycled glass and ethically-sourced essential oils. They burn for a minimum of 60 hours. The candles retail for $55, but I consider it more of a donation with a great gift!

Aside from supporting a great cause, The Starling Project also has some fantastic scents. I started with the Vanilla + Hemlock candle, but they have added a Rose All Day candle that they developed with Whispering Angel! I will definitely be getting that one next.

If you have any favorite products that give back, please share them in the comments! I want to start making this a regular feature.