Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this review is to gather the bibliography that deals with environmental education as an alternative to improve the quality of life of the population. The review proposes an in-depth analysis of the benefits of caring for the environment and how that care can generate beneficial health effects. Bibliographic Review: The health of the human being, the increase in life expectancy and the conditions that enable a healthier life, pass through the environmental issues. The balance of the environment places all the necessary resources for the human being to take more responsibility for their health. However, environmental issues do not receive adequate space and their importance is still questioned, due to the lack of evidence of their effectiveness in the physical field. Exploring the school environment, and ensuring full knowledge about environmental policies, will make future generations produce health policies with environmental actions. Final considerations: The study points out experiences and a vast bibliography as an incentive to the development of a strategic environmental education, which is linked to the human health needs.