{"id":1311,"date":"2020-08-10T22:08:26","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T22:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everythingsustainable.com\/?p=1311"},"modified":"2020-09-09T19:31:42","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T19:31:42","slug":"sustainable-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everythingsustainable.com\/sustainable-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Benefits of Sustainable Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Living sustainable may feel like battle some days. Fortunately, there are rewards for individuals who are committed to living a sustainable lifestyle. Explore the 5 benefits of sustainable living in your personal life and stay encouraged in your daily commitment to this lofty goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Improve Your Mental Health<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The state of your environment is linked with your mental health. According to the UN Environment Programme, there is a link between air pollution and mental illness<\/a>. Living in areas of high air pollution can not only lead to physical damage but may be linked to dementia, anxiety, depression and risk of suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improve your mental health by committing to live a sustainable lifestyle. Whether you spend more time in areas with fresh air, promote responsible management of the environment in your local community or commit to reducing your own air pollution, these small steps can have a major impact on the mental health of you and your neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Reduce Your Contribution To Landfills<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Landfills are areas of pollution that can affect local water and air quality. There are currently 3,091 active landfills in America<\/a>. These use plastic liners and other strategies to prevent contamination in the environment, but there has been evidence in the past of landfills leaking into the groundwater and affecting the local environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicing sustainability in your personal life can limit the size of a nearby landfill. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that you\u2019re part of the solution for reducing the need for these sites scattered across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n