What is environmentally friendly well-being?

Environmentally friendly well-being is a multidimensional concept and covers both the well-being of the individual and the well-being of the environment. It means striving to live a healthy and balanced life while taking into account the sustainable development and preservation of the environment for future generations.

Individual well-being

An individual’s well-being includes a healthy and balanced lifestyle, which includes healthy nutrition, exercise, adequate rest and stress management. Environmentally friendly well-being encourages choosing ecologically sustainable options, for example in diet and consumption habits.

Environmental well-being

Environmental well-being includes preserving natural diversity, combating climate change and sustainable use of natural resources. Environmentally friendly well-being requires making ecological choices in everyday life, such as recycling, energy efficiency and sustainable movement.

Sources: Ympäristö.fi THL