Yes to both! We use soy wax, which is a wonderful, non-petroleum product made from a renewable crop (soybeans). Our candles burn cleanly and slowly, with very little soot. We get our wax from local suppliers in the Midwest, which helps reduce our carbon footprint. Our candles are made entirely with renewable resources and don’t include any animal products. The jars are glass, so they’re reusable and recyclable. The wicks are lead-free and made with cotton.