Unlocking the Power of Positive Impact: Caring for Our Planet and Your Wellbeing

Today, as we celebrate International Day of Happiness, it’s time to shine a light on the crucial interplay between our planet’s health and our personal wellbeing. Recent research paints a concerning picture of our ongoing plastic waste crisis, with a mere 9% of plastic waste being recycled (Evode et al., 2021). This alarming trend not only fuels climate change and threatens ecosystems but can also impact our own mental and emotional well-being. 

The plastic waste crisis isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s intimately tied to our individual wellbeing. Research shows that taking meaningful steps to reduce waste can actually improve your mental well-being. Research has identified a positive link between pro-environmental actions and feeling good, especially when people find these actions meaningful (Zawadzki et al., 2020).  

To delve deeper into this intriguing relationship, Take 3 for the Sea is collaborating with Southern Cross University, Australia. The study aims to help us understand how reducing waste impacts your mental well-being and how much the sense of doing something meaningful plays a role in this. 

If you’re someone who’s already committed to ‘Taking 3 for the Sea,’ why not extend your positive impact and enhance your own personal understanding? We warmly invite you to join us in this important endeavour by participating in our short online survey. Your valuable input will contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding the psychological benefits of waste reduction. By taking part, you’re not just advancing scientific understanding; you’re also taking a meaningful step towards a healthier planet and a happier you. 

The urgency of the plastic waste crisis demands immediate action, and your involvement in our study could represent a small yet significant stride in the right direction. So, why wait? Take the survey today, it should take less than 10 minutes to complete, and make your actions count for both the planet and your own wellbeing. Together, we can unlock the power of positive impact.  

Take our quick, anonymous survey for a chance to win one of five Take 3 bundles valued at $100 each. Your input isn’t just data; it’s a step towards a healthier planet and a happier you! 

Click here to participate.

Approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee at Southern Cross University.