Hey earth muffins! Today I will be reviewing a product that I was extra excited to try out: the candle lighter from The USB Lighter Company! 😀 It is no surprise that, like many of you, I have collected some candles over time, especially from Bath & Body Works after watching too many haul videos on YouTube. Now that I will finally be getting my own apartment in August, I can actually burn these candles (as my parents never wanted me to and dorms/college apartments usually have strict rules against any type of fire).
BUT, I was conflicted because I didn’t want to buy a disposable lighter to reduce my waste and avoid the unnecessary plastic…. Enter The USB Lighter Company! I stumbled upon an ad on my Insta page and absolutely fell in love with the idea of a lighter that can be recharged. I reached out to them, and they were so kind to send me three candle lighters to try out and review, so let’s just get right into my thoughts!
What I LOVE about the Candle Lighter:
1. It is a great sustainable alternative!
2. The lighter is such good quality
3. The design is ultra sleek and easy to store
4. The charge lasts a long time!
I’ve seen plenty of BIC lighters come through my parents’ house growing up, as we often went camping and needed something to light the campfire and grill or to light the candles at our dinner table. I have also seen quite a few handheld lighters on the ground, probably thrown there by a smoker after the lighter ran out of fluid. This lighter is chargeable by a USB cord, which allows you to buy one and never have to buy a lighter again!
In terms of quality, the first thing I noticed was how sturdy and heavy it felt. The actual lighter head is tucked into the device (an excellent safety feature!). All you need to do is slide the switch on the side and press the button to light. Compared to the BIC lighter in my parents’ junk drawer, there is a huge difference in quality!
I am an organization lover, so every product I buy needs to be easily stored and accessible. Because this lighter doesn’t have any sort of curve to it like disposable lighters, it fits basically anywhere! The curved hook at the end would allow you to hang it on a hook if you wanted to; quite convenient if you were using this in a camper.
The packaging says a full charge allows for about 300 lights, which is incredible. I charged my lighters when they arrived and haven’t had the need to recharge yet. Because the charge lasts, this would be a great product if you were backpacking, camping, or in an emergency situation. You would never be surprised that your lighter ran out of fluid when it actually mattered!
What I DISLIKE about the Candle Lighter:
1. It looks like it comes with a bit of plastic waste (when it actually doesn’t!)
2. The price does seem way higher than a disposable one
3. The green light when charging is a bit counterintuitive
Most of the packaging is recyclable cardboard, but the actual lighter is held in a small plastic sleeve. While the box says that all of the packaging is recyclable, I thought that my local recycling center would not take plastic like that. But, the company has since confirmed that all of their packaging can definitely be recycled! I hope that others don’t make the same mistake that I made… Oops!
In terms of price, it is important to think about the product’s life cycle, including its demise in a landfill. This lighter can give you infinite lights which means you never have to pay for another lighter again. This saves so much plastic from heading to the landfill – worthy of the $30 price! The USB Lighter Company was kind enough to create the code EARTHMUFFIN for you all, so definitely use it to get 20% off your entire purchase! 😍 It is important to support eco-friendly products; you are voting with your money for what products you want to see on the marketplace. Show companies that you require them to care about the planet!
The light is green when it is charging and then turns off once it is “full”. I usually associate a green light with being fully charged; I wish the light would be red, switching to green once it is fully charged… This is just a personal preference, but I thought I would bring it up.
Overall, I would highly recommend checking out the amazing lighters The USB Lighter Company has to offer! 🙃 I get so happy supporting brands that actually care about the planet, and I hope you all enjoyed my thoughts on their product! Don’t forget to use the code EARTHMUFFIN to get 20% off your entire order! What do you think about sustainable lighters?
Love,
Jenna ♥