The NOTES® Blog

The Thanksgiving spread, your in-law’s gifts, making your red eye – there are probably a million things on your mind this holiday season, the least of which is traveling sustainably. However, travel is responsible for a startling 8% of the world’s carbon emissions. Various activities contribute to tourism's carbon footprint, from plane flights and boat rides to souvenirs and lodging. While visiting your family in the mid-west might not be the vacation of your dreams, there is still a carbon footprint associated with it and exacerbated during this time of year. Here are our tips for more responsible travel – whether it be Christmas plans or the summer vacay still in the works.

Be the host with the most (sustainable practices that is). If the only green associated with your holidays is green beans, we’ve got some suggestions for you. This year, make your soiree sustainable and single-use safe with our ultimate guide to happy hosting. 

Struggling to find a perfect gift for everyone on your list? Consider this your cheat sheet. For the practical, the trendsetters, the earth-conscious, the décor-driven, no matter the person or personality, a NOTES® candle makes the perfect holiday, birthday, occasion, or anytime gift. Now the hard part: choosing a scent.

The gifting season is upon us! Whether looking to slow down, shop more sustainably, or simply treat yourself, there’s a more mindful gift for everyone on the nice list.

What would a birthday be without wishing on a candle flame? What would Hanukah or Advent look like without the methodical lighting of candles? Whether light in the dark, fragrance for the space you call home, or an intrinsic link...

At NOTES®, we believe in the power of a well fragranced space. For us, a candle is more than a slab of wax: it's a home and difference maker. But, as essential as candles have been to our environment, for...