Who more who less has a plant around them. At the office, at home, in the parks... Being surrounded by vegetation gives us vitality and a sense of emotional well-being. What's more, a latest study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) states that "living in green areas is associated with better mental health and less drug use." In other words, it supports the so-called 3-30-300 rule. But do you know what the 3-30-300 rule is?
The 3-30-300 rule states that each person must be able to see at least 3 trees from their own house, the residents of a neighborhood must have at least 30% vegetation and, finally, live a maximum of 300 meters from a green space or a public park. Complying with this 3-30-300 rule increases emotional well-being and improves people's mental health. It could be said that living surrounded by vegetation makes us happier.
Spaces full of greenery and plants provide numerous benefits for our health and our environment:
We start to think about the 3-30-300 rule and it is likely that in many cities it is difficult to comply with. If you want to integrate green spaces into your life to improve your well-being and be happier, we leave you with a series of tips.
