Creating a Sustainable Home Wellness Station

Preventing illness at home to eliminate trips to the pharmacy or doctor is a great way to reduce medical waste

As winter tightens its grip and flu season reaches its peak, many of us find ourselves making trips to the pharmacy or doctor, accumulating plastic bottles, blister packs, and disposable medical supplies that end up in landfills. Creating a sustainable home wellness station — your household’s mission control center for well-being — not only can maintain good health but also reduce medical waste through decreased pharmaceutical consumption, less packaging disposal, and fewer hospital visits. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to set up your wellness station to help prevent minor health issues from escalating into conditions requiring extensive and expensive medical intervention.

Winter illnesses often start with mild symptoms that can escalate to conditions requiring expensive medical intervention. A well-organized home wellness station serves as your command center for managing these illnesses early while minimizing environmental impact.

Setting Up Your Space

Choose a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, such as a linen closet or dedicated cabinet. The ideal spot should be…