when was burt's bees bought out by clorox
Burt's Bees Originating in Maine in the 1980s, the business began when co-founder Roxanne Quimby started making candles from Burt Shavitz's leftover beeswax.[11] This eventually led to their bottling and selling of honey, a practice that slowly diminished as the company evolved as a corporation. Eventually, other products using honey and beeswax, including edible spreads and furniture polish, were sold, before a move into the personal care line.[citation needed] In late 2007, Clorox purchased Burt's Bees for $925 Million USD.[12]