How safe are our period products, really? Charlie speaks with campaigner Helen Lynn from the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) about new findings that detected glyphosate and other concerning chemicals in mainstream tampons and pads — products placed against one of the body’s most absorbent tissues. We unpack why period products are barely regulated, how plastics, fragrances and “antimicrobial” additives creep in, and the real-world health implications of endocrine-disrupting chemical...
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How safe are our period products, really? Charlie speaks with campaigner Helen Lynn from the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) about new findings that detected glyphosate and other concerning chemicals in mainstream tampons and pads — products placed against one of the body’s most absorbent tissues. We unpack why period products are barely regulated, how plastics, fragrances and “antimicrobial” additives creep in, and the real-world health implications of endocrine-disrupting chemical...
The Dirty Truth About Cleaning with Dragon's Den entrepreneur Laura Harnett
The Healthy Home Show
33 minutes
1 month ago
The Dirty Truth About Cleaning with Dragon's Den entrepreneur Laura Harnett
You may recognise this week’s guest, Laura Harnett, from Dragon’s Den, where she secured investment for her eco-cleaning brand Seep. In this episode, Laura and I uncover the dirty truth about cleaning — how the sponges, cloths, and brushes we use every day are quietly releasing microplastics, hidden chemicals, and unnecessary waste into our homes and waterways. We explore why traditional “green and yellow” scourers and microfibre cloths are far from harmless, how to spot greenwashing in house...
The Healthy Home Show
How safe are our period products, really? Charlie speaks with campaigner Helen Lynn from the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) about new findings that detected glyphosate and other concerning chemicals in mainstream tampons and pads — products placed against one of the body’s most absorbent tissues. We unpack why period products are barely regulated, how plastics, fragrances and “antimicrobial” additives creep in, and the real-world health implications of endocrine-disrupting chemical...
