Actress Sandra Bullock is doing her bit to save the environment, by launching a range of eco-friendly candles. The actress unveiled her wax creations on an episode of Oprah Winfrey's talk show, which aired on Tuesday-- Earth Day.

She revealed how she developed the line of candles using soy wax, after learning all about the chemicals that are normally used in their production.

She explained, "I started researching and you find out about lead wicks and chemicals in your candles. (Soy wax) is a renewable resource."

And Bullock is so happy with her new hobby, she joked that it could provide her with a second career: "(It's) something to fall back on."

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