Soy vs Paraffin

Soy candles have become very popular among environmentally conscious consumers because they are not a by-product of oil refining. They are made from soy beans which are a renewable resource. Paraffin wax is produced by refining or separating the waxes out of crude oil which is a limited resource. However, manufactures of paraffin wax argue that by using the wax by-product, it is not being wasted which adds an economic benefit.