Environmental Wellness refers to the effect that our surroundings have on our well-being. Things that threaten our environmental health are; air pollution, chemicals, ultraviolet radiation in sunlight, water and food contamination, secondhand smoke, noise, inadequate shelter, unsatisfactory work conditions, lack of personal safety, and unhealthy relationships. Our health is affected in a negative way when we subject ourselves to these types of toxic environments. Avoiding, or altering, some of these environments can benefit your overall wellness.