BEE ZERO WASTE LTD

What BEE ZERO WASTE LTD does

BEE ZERO WASTE LTD is a UK-based, founder-owned private limited company operating in the sustainable home goods category. Founded in February 2019 in Leicester by co-founders George and Monica, the company manufactures and sells handcrafted eco-friendly products including pure British beeswax candles (tapers, tealights, votives, pillars, and ornamental shapes), reusable beeswax and vegan wax food wraps, cold-processed vegan soap bars, beeswax body butter, plant-based scented candles, beeswax furniture polish, incense bundles, and DIY crafting supplies (raw beeswax blocks, cotton wicks, pine resin, candelilla wax). All products are handmade in the company's Leicester workshop using 100% renewable energy, organic cotton wicks, plant-based oils, pure essential oils, and beeswax sourced exclusively from verified British beekeepers. The supply chain is anchored on this British-beeswax sourcing, with all packaging and shipping 100% plastic-free using paper tape with biodegradable glue and shredded cardboard void fill.

The business operates a multi-channel direct-to-consumer model centred on a Shopify-powered storefront at beezerowaste.com, supplemented by third-party listings on Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. A B2B wholesale and white-label programme allows retailers to resell or private-label the products via a dedicated wholesale storefront. Revenue mechanics span one-time unit purchases (price range £1.99–£99.50), a Subscribe & Save subscription offering 15% off with a 3-order monthly minimum, and transaction-based wholesale pricing with multi-year contracts. Free UK mainland shipping is offered on orders over £35, with international shipping available at the buyer's expense via Royal Mail, UPS, DPD, and Evri. Marketing is organic-led: SEO-optimised blog content, six-platform social presence (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter), an email newsletter with a 10% first-order incentive, and earned media including BBC Radio Leicester and two SME News UK Enterprise Awards (March 2025).

The customer base consists primarily of individual eco-conscious UK households seeking plastic-free kitchen and home alternatives, plus a secondary segment of gift buyers of sustainable lifestyle products, supplemented by wholesale and white-label retail partners. Headcount is stated at 1–10 employees, with the company describing itself as a family business. No institutional investment, parent company, subsidiaries, patents, trademarks, or regulatory actions are disclosed, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

BEE ZERO WASTE LTD

Legal name

BEE ZERO WASTE LTD

Website

https://beezerowaste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BEE ZERO WASTE LTD is a Leicester-based UK e-commerce company founded in 2019 that manufactures and sells handcrafted, plastic-free beeswax candles, reusable wax food wraps, vegan soap bars, body butter, and DIY crafting supplies via its Shopify storefront, Amazon, Etsy, and eBay, targeting eco-conscious households, gift buyers, and wholesale retail partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Friendly Home & Personal Care

NAICS

Apiculture (11291)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Value-Added Bee Products Manufacturing (Candles, Cosmetics, Supplements, Mead Ingredients) (AFAEAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beeswax Production & Processing (AFAEAHAB), Honey Packaging, Bottling & Private Labeling (AFAEAHAL)

Keywords

• Beeswax candles
• Natural soap bars
• Reusable food wraps
• Eco-friendly home goods
• Candle making supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales through the company's own Shopify-powered storefront at beezerowaste.com. Products sold at fixed unit prices with one-time purchase and subscription options. Primary revenue stream with free shipping over £65 threshold.
2. Marketplace Sales: Products sold through third-party marketplaces including Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. Broadens customer reach beyond direct website traffic.
3. Wholesale and White-Label: Wholesale accounts offered to retail partners with competitive wholesale pricing. White-label solutions allow retailers to brand BEE Zero Waste products under their own brand.
4. Subscription / Subscribe & Save: Subscription model offering 15% savings on repeat orders with priority shipping, exclusive discount codes, and early access to promotions. Minimum 3 orders with monthly delivery frequency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BEE Zero Waste makes and sells handmade beeswax candles (taper, tealight, votive, pillar, ornamental, number), reusable beeswax and vegan wax food wraps, cold-processed vegan soap bars and beeswax body butter, soy and soy-beeswax scented candles and incense, and DIY crafting supplies (pure beeswax blocks, cotton wicks, pine resin, candelilla wax). All products are handcrafted in Leicester, UK using 100% pure British beeswax from verified UK beekeepers, organic plant-based oils, and pure essential oils, with 100% plastic-free packaging powered by renewable energy.

Product overview

BEE Zero Waste is a UK-based e-commerce company offering eco-friendly sustainable products centered around beeswax candles, natural soaps, and reusable food wraps. The product portfolio is organized into core categories: Pure Beeswax Candles (including tapers, tealights, votives, pillars, and ornamental shapes), Home Aromatherapy (plant-based soy candles and incense), Natural Skincare (handcrafted vegan soap bars and body butters), Eco Wraps (beeswax and vegan wax food wraps), Green Living Essentials (furniture polish, straws), and Supplies for Makers (crafting ingredients like beeswax blocks, wicks, and resins). The company emphasizes plastic-free, handmade, and ethically sourced products made in Leicester, UK. Most products are available for direct purchase through their Shopify store, with wholesale options for business customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Beeswax wraps can be reused approximately 100 times, lasting up to a year or longer with proper care and wax refresh, equating to potential savings of up to 1.2 billion metres of cling film and 1,000 plastic bags per household per year.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verified British BeekeeperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEE Zero Waste exclusively sources its beeswax from verified British beekeepers who share the company's commitment to bee welfare and sustainability. These partnerships ensure ethically sourced, high-quality beeswax for all candle and beeswax wrap products, while supporting the preservation of vital pollinators and UK beekeeping communities.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party marketplace distribution partner through which BEE Zero Waste products are made available to Amazon's vast customer base, complementing the direct e-commerce storefront.
• EtsyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party marketplace distribution partner specialising in handmade and sustainable goods, aligning with BEE Zero Waste's artisanal product positioning.
• eBayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party marketplace distribution partner providing additional reach for BEE Zero Waste's eco-friendly product range.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tisserand Aromatherapy: UK aromatherapy brand with candles, essential oils, and natural body care. Comparable to BEE Zero Waste's plant-based scented candles, body butter, and home aromatherapy lines using essential oil fragrances.
• Friendly Soap: UK handmade natural soap maker using cold-process methods and plant-based oils. Closely comparable to BEE Zero Waste's Nature's Soap Bars line on production technique, ethical positioning, and UK DTC retail.
• Bath House: UK natural toiletries maker producing soap bars, body care, and home fragrance with eco credentials. Overlaps with BEE Zero Waste's soap and body butter lines in natural ingredients and UK premium positioning.
• St. Eval: Cornwall-based candle manufacturer producing beeswax and natural candles with strong UK wholesale and own-brand presence. Direct competitor in the eco candle category with overlapping retailers and gifting customers.
• Abeego: Original creator of beeswax food wraps (Canadian). Direct category competitor to BEE Zero Waste's wax wrap line on product technology and reusable food storage positioning, though serving primarily North America.
• The Handmade Soap Company: UK natural skincare and home fragrance brand with handmade soap bars and botanical products. Comparable to BEE Zero Waste across natural soap, body care, and sustainable gifting segments.
• Beeswax Wrap Co. UK-based specialist in reusable beeswax food wraps. Direct overlap with BEE Zero Waste's beeswax and vegan wax wrap lines on materials, customer segment (eco-conscious UK consumers), and DTC e-commerce motion.

Broad incumbents

• Bomb Cosmetics: Larger UK-based bath, body, and home fragrance brand. Comparable product mix (soaps, bath products, candles) with broader scale, multi-channel retail distribution, and gift-led marketing that overlaps BEE Zero Waste's positioning.
• Neal's Yard Remedies: Established UK natural health and beauty brand with soap bars, body care, and home products. Comparable ethical/natural positioning to BEE Zero Waste but at significantly larger scale and with own retail stores.

Emerging players

• Etsy UK Sellers (collective): Aggregate of independent UK Etsy artisans selling handmade beeswax candles, soaps, and food wraps. Represents the most direct small-batch competitive set BEE Zero Waste faces on its own Etsy storefront.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/zerowaste_bee
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@beezerowaste
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeeZeroWaste
• Instagraminstagram.com/beezerowaste
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/beezerowaste
• TikToktiktok.com/@beezerowaste
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bee-zero-waste-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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