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Improve your health while contributing to planetary health

With our busy modern lifestyles, it can feel like we don’t have time to look after ourselves and give back to nature. However, some studies show that taking part in community activity and pro-environmental behaviour might make you happier. There’s mixed evidence, but nature-based activity is proven to improve wellbeing, and the social connections gained at community gardens are beneficial, whilst walking or cycling instead of driving, and eating more plant-based food can help to improve physical health.

Many people in Surrey are already making efforts to protect their health and the planet in a number of ways. There are a variety of diverse activities to get involved with, like nature conservation, small dietary swaps, and rethinking how you travel can. All of this can help to reduce your carbon footprint, and improve planetary health. It’s important to remember that climate action, benefits us as well as our surroundings and the planet. The more effort we put towards mitigating climate change, the greater the benefits for generations to come.

Taking climate actions can be beneficial not only for the planet but also for our health:

  • Choosing to walk or cycle instead of driving can boost your physical health and mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Retrofitting your home for energy efficiency is good for your health (both physical and financial!) and reduces carbon emissions.
  • Opting for a plant-based diet is beneficial for your gut health, and it is one of the effective ways to mitigate climate change and environmental degradation.

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