Sustainability Action Plan

about this principle

The health and happiness principle encourages us to lead healthy and happy lives which do not impact of the ability of future generations to live at the same high standards.

There are lots of studies that show there is little correlation between happiness and wealth but there is real evidence to show that there is a link between good health and happiness.

On the whole people who have control over their personal and work lives are happier. Being amongst nature has been proven again and again to reduce stress and aid the happy chemicals in the brain so a walk in the countryside or spending time in the garden both help.

Research shows that cancer patients whose view from the window included trees made significantly speedier recoveries (less time in hospital) than patients who could only see a brick wall.

Eating healthily with lots of green veg and nuts helps with the building blocks of neurotransmitters!

One Planet Living promotes equity, strong communities and space for nature and wildlife. So we think that One Planet Living will help make Sutton happy!