Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS LECTURE 9

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 1

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 One’s relationship to their surroundings that affect humans’ wellness Living in harmony with earth by becoming aware of one’s interactions with nature and environment Protecting yourself from environmental hazards and minimizing the negative impact of your behavior on the environment 2

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 Why is Environmental Wellness Important? The core principle of environmental wellness is respect —respect for all nature and all species living in it Encourages you to practice habits that promote a healthy environment When you become environmentally aware, you will be able to realize how your daily habits affect the environment Improving environmental wellness is simple and results in a more balanced lifestyle 3

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 Signs of Environmental Wellness Being aware of the limits of the earth's natural resources Conserving energy (i. e. shutting off unused lights) Recycling paper, cans, and glass as much as possible Enjoying and appreciating time outside in natural settings Not polluting the air, water or earth Creating home and work environments that are supportive and nurturing 4

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 Examples of commonly known environmental threats: Ultraviolet radiation Air pollution Chemicals Noise Water pollution Second-hand smoke Electromagnetic pollution 5

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 Achieving Environmental Wellness Environmental wellness involves a number of different aspects of personal and societal responsibilities, including: Being aware of the earth's natural resources and their respective limits Living a life accountable to environmental needs, both in the present and in the long-term Realizing the effects of their daily habits on the world around them 6

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 Environmental Wellness Challenge Ideas Ride your bike, walk or take public transportation instead of driving Recycle and compost Plant and tend a garden Use natural cleaning products Choose your own healthy habit in this category Remove clutter from your home or office Join a local environmental improvement group 7

Are you engaged in the process of environmental wellness? Do I recycle? If I see a safety hazard, do I take the steps to fix the problem? Do Am I volunteer time to worthy causes? I aware of my surroundings at all times? If you answered "No" to any of the questions, it may indicate an area where you need to improve the state of your environmental 8

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 What can you do? Recycle: Use paper, glass, and aluminum recycling bins in your community Use recyclable material Ask stores, coffee shops, restaurants to use recyclable materials (do not use Styrofoam, use washable utensils) Take your own bag to the grocery store. Refuse to use store’s plastic/paper bags. 9

Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle: ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS: LECTURE 9 Volunteer in your community Save water: Turn off the water when brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing the dishes Help a stranger Install smoke detectors in your home 10

Conserve on gas Improves your home’s energy efficiency Do not waste Speak out Demand political change Be aware of everything you use, produce, buy, throw away. Think how it impacts the environment Educate yourself 11

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