In this edition we discuss:

• BlueZone Living : Creating Homes for Longevity

• Renters Reform Bill : Awaab’s law

• The Healthy Home Show Podcast

• Events

• Discount Codes

I must confess……this newsletter has been on a slightly longer pause than planned.

The past few months have been a whirlwind of speaking engagements and, more recently, a few truly life-changing retreats at the beautiful Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire with the legendary Zach Bush, MD . Since then, I’ve felt like I’ve been operating on an entirely different timeline. A slower, more reflective one …so it’s taken me a little while to find my rhythm again.

But a lot has been happening behind the scenes. Season 3 of The Healthy Home Podcast is now live (you’ll find details on the latest episodes below), and I’ve been developing new sponsorship packages following some exciting enquiries from brands wanting to collaborate.

I’m also deep in development on my new course, “The Bluezone Your Home Blueprint.”

Bluezone Living: Creating Homes for Longevity

The idea grew from a simple realisation: the same principles that help people in the world’s Blue Zones live long, vibrant lives can also be applied to the way we design and inhabit our homes.

We often study how Blue Zone residents live : what they eat, how they move, their sense of purpose, their community ties …..but what about where they live?

Their homes are likely an extension of their natural surroundings: clean, airy, filled with natural light, and free from the toxins and noise that so often invade modern life. Their spaces seem to encourage calm, movement, and connection, which are qualities we can all cultivate in our own environments.

One lesson from my Blue Zone research that has stayed with me most is the power of community.

We’ve lost, in many ways, the beautiful tradition of regularly sharing meals together. We don’t set an extra place at the table in case someone drops by which is a gorgeous custom carried out in some Bluezones.

I love the notion of not asking “what did you eat last night?” but instead asking “who did you eat with?”

Let’s bring more intention back to mealtimes : more conversation, laughter, and connection because these are just as nourishing as the food itself.

So this month, I invite you to reflect:

If you could transform just one part of your home to support longevity, what would it be?

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Renter’s Reform Bill

This month saw the new Awaab’s Law come into force in the UK. The law was introduced following the tragic death of young Awaab Ishak in 2020, who died from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his home.

While it’s encouraging to see the dangers of mould finally being taken more seriously, as it can be extremely damaging to health, I do worry this may turn into a blame game.

Mould is a complex issue, and so are the causes behind it. Yes, there are landlords who have ignored problems for too long, but there are also many cases where the root cause lies beyond a landlord’s control, such as structural or insulation issues within a building.

Prevention is what builds healthy homes, and that starts with education. We need to talk more about how everyday habits such as poor ventilation, drying clothes indoors, or a lack of airflow create humid environments that fuel mould growth.

Legislation can raise awareness, which is important, but it can also risk shutting down constructive conversations about how to actually create healthier homes.

Encouragingly, I have seen a huge rise in really good testing companies this year so that now we can easily test our homes for mould, noise issues, light issues, thermal / energy leakages and other air quality problems. In the not to distant future I believe this will be as common practice as your annual boiler check and gas certificate. I was told by one of the mould experts I interviewed on the podcast this season that it’s already becoming popular in the U.S. to provide a certificate of “no-mould” when selling a property as a differentiator and way to encourage a buyer to feel more confident about the purchase.

Current data from the Global Wellness Institute reports that the Wellness Real Estate market (ie Homes and Buildings that prioritise wellness) will grow to around a whopping $ 1.1 Trillion by 2029. Wellness homes currently sell 10–25 % faster and at premium values and that is projected to continue to grow. They predict that “Biophilic architecture and human-centric design will become the next currency of trust and absorption”

Over the next few months on The Healthy Home Show, I’ll be joined by three experts in building forensics, indoor air quality, and property surveying to unpack what Awaab’s Law really means and how we can stop mould before it starts. Each of them approaches the issue from a completely different angle, so together we’ll be leaving no stone unturned.

If you’re ever looking for some guidance on how to test your home for mould or any other toxin… Get in Touch!

Send me a message here on Linkedin

or email me at hello@charlielemmer.com

The Healthy Home Show Podcast

We are in full swing of series 3 of The Healthy Home Podcast but you can still get access to all the episodes I recorded with leading experts in Wellness Design, Healthy Homes and Sustainability throughout this year and last year.

Here are a selection of the Key Takeaways from a few of the Season 1 and Season 2 episodes but please go to the Apple or Spotify links of the show and you’ll find the entire catalogue.

Previously on The Healthy Home Show ….

• Claire Davis and James Davis of The Midlife Mentors , Strategies for Midlife Mastery – Read the Key Takeaways

• Emma Hames, Director & Producer of the Documentary – Toxsick – Read the Key Takeaways

• Frven LIM, Author of ‘Happier Architects’ – Designing Happiness & Wellbeing –Read the Key Takeaways

• Marci Kenon, Toxins Educator Extraordinaire – Fighting For A Toxin-Free Future –Read the Key Takeaways

• Darryn De La Soul, Founder – Margate Mushrooms – The Medicinal Power of Mushrooms – Read the Key Takeaways

• carly Harryman Founder – Rocker Mumma- The Truth about Toxins in Baby Bedding – Read the Key Takeaways

• Annie Scog (BBNC, Adv Dip – Building Biology, LFA, CPHD) – Healthy Home Expert Australia – The Dangers of Modern Homes – Read The key Takeaways

• Louise Gookey – Presenter – Sustainable Fashion and Green Living Expert – The Hidden Cost of Unsustainable fashion – Read the Key Takeaways

• Laura Harnett , Founder – SEEP Eco Cleaning Tools – The Dirty Truth About Cleaning – Read the Key Takeaways

My upcoming guests include:

• Jeff Charlton – Building Forensics

• Helen Lynn , Women’s Environmental Network

• Samuel Bowles , Pure Maintenance Uk

• Jodi Scott , Founder Green Goo

• Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (hons), FRSPH, AssocRICS , The Wellbeing Surveyor

• Eddie Stone , Touchstone Essentials

• Mitch Webb , Somatic Health Coach

Follow the Podcast on – Apple Podcasts

Follow here if you prefer – Spotify

Events

I am a bit evented-out this year.. if thats even a phrase , so I am taking a pause over the winter months to integrate all the amazing events I attended and spoke at this year and perhaps come up with some fresh talks for 2026.

I did want to share some of my favourite events of the last few months with you though, in case you wanted to put them in your calendar for next year…..

Healf

I buy most of my supplements either from Healf or Amrita Nutrition UK ( no association but they definitely curate the best health brands). This year Healf out together their first event with talks from the amazing Gary Brecka and Dr Tara Swart Bieber amongst others. It was one of my favourite events of the year so I wanted to share it with you guys.

Home , Life and You

Thanks to everyone who voted for me in the Clean and Tidy Awards at Home, Life & You . The Healthy Home Therapist won the People’s Choice commendation for Commitment to the Environment….. I really appreciated all your votes and supportive comments over all the social media channels.

Decorex

This event is recognised as the UK’s most established Interior Design exhibitions and is one of my favourite events of the year. This year I was really excited to chair a panel discussion with Edward Bulmer , Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (hons), FRSPH, AssocRICS and Delyth Fetherston-Dilke on “Breathing Buildings: Designing Healthier Indoor Spaces”.

If you are interested in hearing our panel discussion, send me a DM and I will work out how to send you the content. Tickets for next year are already on sale which is crazy! Here’s the link:

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U.S. Toxins Summit

The date for the Toxins Summit has now been pushed back to 2026. I’m super excited to be taking part in this summit alongside toxin experts and legends such as Darin Olien and Robert Lustig . Learn how to Optimise your Health and Minimise your Exposure to Toxins that are everywhere in our Homes and Environment in this upcoming Summit with Marci Kenon .

Discount Codes

Everybody loves a bargain! here are some current discount codes for some of my favourite products that I use everyday to optimise my home and health..

SEEP – If you haven’t listened to my podcast episode with Laura Harnett, Founder of SEEP and Dragon’s Den Alumna extraordinaire… you can listen to our chat about the dark-side of the cleaning product industry and how her own experience with breast cancer led her to set up SEEP, her award-winning plastic-free cleaning product – listen to the episode here.

Laura was kind enough to share a really amazing discount for listeners. of The Healthy hoem Show so we can try out their products.

Get a huge 20% off with the code – LAURA

Go to their website

Evolve Beauty– Beauty gifts are probably THE most popular gift at any time of year. I have mentioned how much I love EVOLVE, so many times, not just for the quality for their products but also for the thought that goes into their packaging and minimising waste as much as possible.

Go to their website

At the checkout use the code – THEHEALTHYHOMETEAM

Clean Living – if you listened to my recent podcast interview with Lars Tewes from Clean Living, you would no doubt be convinced by the wonders of Probiotic Cleaners and how they need only clean better but are so much better for our health and the environment. Its the future of cleaning so get your discount by booking through this link …

Go to their website – Clean Living

or by using the following code at Checkout

CHARLIELEMMERNEW5

EMF Protection UK – If you have followed my podcast or newsletter for a while, you will know I talk a lot about the concern that I feel we should all have around the increasing levels of technology in our day to day lives. BUT, its unlikely that anyone is dumping their mobile phone or laptop anytime soon. Therefore, its super important that we protect ourselves from the excessive radiation from wifi and other technology as much as possible.

Go to their Website

You can get a 10% DISCOUNT with the code – CHARLIE10

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We’ve talked a lot about non-toxic sprays and detergents in this Newsletter and on the Healthy Home Show Podcast; but what about the tools we use every day to clean …like sponges, cloths, brushes?

You may recognise my latest podcast guest, Laura Harnett , from Dragon’s Den, where she successfully secured investment for her eco cleaning brand, Seep . In this week’s episode, Laura reveals how everyday cleaning tools, from sponges to cloths, are an invisible source of microplastics, hidden chemicals, and unnecessary waste. The good news? With a few smart swaps, you can dramatically reduce your exposure and environmental impact without sacrificing performance.

Read on for a written summary of this week’s interview or click the link below and listen to the full episode on your chosen podcast platform.

The Healthy Home Show – Apple Podcasts

The Healthy Home Show – Spotify

The Problem No One Sees: Plastic Tools = Microplastics

• The familiar green-and-yellow sponge scourer sheds millions of microplastic particles over its lifetime (the green polypropylene top and the yellow polyurethane base both fragment as you scrub). Those particles go down the sink, into waterways, and into our homes.

• Microfibre cloths are, by definition, micro-plastics (usually polyester). They clean brilliantly and last a long time — but release microfibres when used and washed.

• We handle these tools daily, increasing the chance of exposure and shedding into indoor air and surfaces.

Swap: Seep’s scourer uses wood pulp (cellulose) for the sponge and loofah (a plant that grows on a vine) for the abrasive . It’s durable, effective, and breaks down without microplastics.

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Performance First, Eco Always

• Seep’s approach: make tools people would choose because they work and look good — and they just happen to be better for you and the planet.

• Longevity: Seep’s sponge scourers typically last two months+. You can refresh sponges and “sponge-cloths” in the dishwasher or washing machine to extend life.

• End-of-life: Aim for home-compostable wherever possible; Seep provides product-by-product end-of-life guidance (e.g., compost cellulose/loofah; recycle copper scourers indefinitely via appropriate streams).

Greenwashing Is Real — Here’s How to Spot It

• Many “eco-looking” products (brown/green packaging, “bamboo” claims) still contain plastic blends.

• Seep vets factories, audits materials, and prefers FSC-certified sources (for bamboo, wood pulp, natural rubber).

• Transparency matters: when early testing once found ~1.5% polyester in a cloth, Seep discontinued it and corrected course. Ethical brands own mistakes and publish improvements.

Look for:

• Home-compostable certification for disposables

• FSC for plant-based materials

• Credible business standards (B Corp), and values-aligned initiatives like Buy Women Built

Rethinking “Clean”: Less Scent, Fewer Antibacterials

We’ve been trained to equate “clean” with strong perfume and constant antibacterial agents that can drive eczema, dermatitis, and unnecessary chemical exposure.

Smarter baseline:

• Go fragrance-free where you can (Laura’s family skin improved when they did).

• Skip fabric softener unless essential.

• Use simple pantry staples for many jobs: lemon, bicarbonate of soda, white vinegar.

• Reserve antibacterial products for genuine bio-mess (e.g., pet accidents), not daily everything.

Tip to follow: Nancy Birtwhistle shares practical, low-cost cleaning recipes that work.

Waste Reality Check — and Why “Compostable” Helps

• UK household waste systems are inconsistent across local authorities. What you can recycle kerbside varies, causing confusion and contamination.

• A large share of residual waste isn’t landfilled…. it’s incinerated. Designing tools that avoid plastic and are home-compostable helps keep material out of both landfill and the burner.

• Want to help improve the data? Join the Great Plastic Count community effort to track what households throw away.

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Health Lens: Lifestyle Still Moves the Needle

During treatment and recovery from breast cancer, Laura learned that lifestyle changes can cut recurrence risk by around 60% — not just medication alone. That means:

• Regular movement

• Diverse, colourful whole foods (“eat the rainbow”)

• Targeted micronutrients (e.g., 1–2 Brazil nuts daily for selenium)

• Better sleep (hard for many of us, but powerful)

Reducing unnecessary chemical exposure at home, including from cleaning tools, is one practical lever alongside these fundamentals.

Quick Switches You Can Make This Week

1. Bin the green-and-yellow sponge → Cellulose + loofah scourer (home-compostable end of life).

2. Retire microfibre for most jobs → Bamboo or cellulose “sponge-cloths.”

3. Refresh, don’t replace → Pop cloths/sponges in dishwasher/washing machine to extend life.

4. Go fragrance-free → Particularly for laundry; skip fabric softener.

5. Pantry power → Keep lemon, bicarb, vinegar handy for everyday cleans.

6. Check the label → Look for FSC, home-compostable, and clear end-of-life instructions.

7. Plan the end → Compost plant-based tools; recycle metals (e.g., copper scourers) appropriately.

Why This Matters for Healthy Homes & Longevity

“Planet-friendly” and “people-friendly” are the same direction. Microplastics and persistent chemicals don’t belong in our kitchens or our bodies. Choosing non-plastic tools that perform beautifully is a low-friction, high-leverage change — multiplied across every sink, every day.

Key Takeaways

• Everyday tools shed microplastics. Traditional scourers and microfibre cloths fragment with use and washing.

• Plant-based tools work — and break down cleanly. Cellulose, loofah, bamboo, and FSC-certified materials are robust alternatives.

• “Clean” ≠ perfumed + antibacterial. For most daily tasks, fragrance-free products and pantry basics are healthier for skin, air, and microbiome.

• End-of-life matters. Prioritise home-compostable and recyclable designs; follow brand-specific disposal guidance.

• Lifestyle is powerful. Alongside low-tox choices, movement, colourful whole foods, micronutrients (e.g., selenium), and sleep materially support long-term health.

Try Seep and Follow their Mission

Laura kindly shared a discount code for The Healthy Home Show audience:

Enter at checkout : LAURA (all caps) for 20% off.

Go to their website here and discover the marvel of Plastic-Free Cleaning

Follow Seep here on LInkedin

Follow Laura Harnett here on LInkedin

If Instagram is your thing – Find SEEP here

If you enjoyed hearing Laura’s insights on the importance of Plastic-Free Cleaning…. You can learn more and dive into all of my 12 main concepts that create a Healthy Home and Lifestyle on my website – www.charlielemmer.com

Please leave a review for the show, if you are so inclined. It really helps me understand where to guide the content next or you can just give a rating. And, if you prefer to watch your content on Youtube, we have that covered too!

Be WELL

Charlie x

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This week on The Healthy Home Show, I sat down with presenter and sustainability advocate Louise Gookey to dig into a topic that touches all of us: the hidden health and environmental impact of fashion and consumer choices in our homes.

It turns out that what we wear, clean with, and throw away is quietly shaping not just our planet’s future but our hormones, our wellbeing, and even our stress levels.

Listen to the full podcast episode – Spotify

Listen to the full episode – Apple Podcasts

The Problem with Fast Fashion

• Two-thirds of the clothes produced worldwide contain plastic in the form of polyester and other synthetics. Every wash releases microplastics into waterways, which end up back in our food and drinking water.

• A single polyester t-shirt can take 200 years to decompose in landfill—yet it never really “disappears,” only breaking down into microplastics.

• Only 9% of what we send for recycling is actually recycled. Much of our discarded clothing ends up shipped to poorer countries, where communities are forced to deal with our waste.

• Fashion production is accelerating. Instead of two or four seasons a year, some brands now release new lines 12+ times a year, fuelling a throwaway culture where clothing is designed not to last.

And it isn’t just the environment paying the price. Our health is on the line too. Toxic dyes and flame retardants used in textiles are linked to eczema, asthma, allergic reactions, hormone disruption, and even cancers. Research has even found lead in baby clothes from some fast-fashion brands.

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The Hidden Toxins in Everyday Products

The issue doesn’t stop at fashion:

• Cotton farming is one of the most water-intensive industries on the planet. A single pair of jeans can require up to 10,000 litres of water to produce, often in regions already facing water scarcity.

• Sanitary products (tampons, pads) often contain glyphosate, plastics, and polyester threads—chemicals that can disrupt hormones when used in one of the body’s most delicate areas.

• Household cleaners and beauty products are marketed to us as needing a different bottle for every surface or skin area. In reality, most of these are unnecessary—and many contain harsh chemicals that linger in our indoor air.

Smarter Swaps That Make a Difference

Louise reminded us that the simplest actions can be the most powerful. Here are a few to start with:

1. Turn off the tap of overconsumption. Before buying, check what you already own—you might rediscover forgotten treasures at the back of the wardrobe or cupboard.

2. Buy less, buy better. Choose organic cotton, natural fabrics, or second-hand. Look for certifications like GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), Soil Association, or B Corp.

3. Repair instead of replace. Learning to sew on a button or mend a hem reduces waste and saves money.

4. Swap plastics in the kitchen. Replace cling film with beeswax wraps, plastic Tupperware with glass, and skip heating food in plastic containers.

5. Simplify your products. One non-toxic multipurpose cleaner can replace a cupboard full of bottles. In skincare, one organic oil can replace five separate creams.

6. Choose reusable period products. Moon cups and period pants may feel like an investment at first, but they save hundreds of pounds over time and drastically cut waste.

Key Takeaways

• Clothes = plastics. Two-thirds of garments contain synthetics that shed microplastics and harm health.

• Waste is a global injustice. Only 9% of recycling happens; much of our waste is shipped overseas.

• Health is directly impacted. From endocrine-disrupting dyes to glyphosate in tampons, toxins are in everyday items.

• Consumerism is the trap. We don’t need more “stuff”—we need mindful, slower choices.

• Small swaps matter. Multipurpose cleaners, organic fabrics, and reusable products reduce toxins and save money long-term.

Closing Thought

As Louise put it so simply: “Just turn the tap off.”

Before rushing to buy the next eco-product, pause. Look around your home. Can you repair, reuse, or repurpose first? Sustainability isn’t about perfection—it’s about slowing down, consuming less, and making conscious choices that protect our health as much as our planet.

Where to Follow Louise Gookey and her work……

Sustainable Fashion Week

Louise’s Website – www.louisegookey.co.uk

Louise’s Instagram

If you enjoyed hearing Louise’s insights on the importance of Healthy and Sustainable Fashion…. You can learn more and dive into all of my 12 main concepts that create a Healthy Home and Lifestyle on my website – www.charlielemmer.com

Please leave a review for the show, if you are so inclined. It really helps me understand where to guide the content next or you can just give a rating. And, if you prefer to watch your content on Youtube, we have that covered too!

Be WELL

Charlie x

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