the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,180,775
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,236,844
744,422
meatless or vegan meals consumed
248,994
zero-waste meals consumed
97,215
locally sourced meals consumed
81,999
whole food meals consumed
64,214
organic meals consumed
12,567,204
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,006,317
515,987
hours volunteered
380,081
conversations with people
50,628
public officials or leaders contacted
31,150
people helped
20,738
donations made
7,733
petitions signed
10,114,992
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,475,461
3,371,918
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,011,002
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
467,698
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
411,363
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
213,480
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
48,714
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,359,842
595,771
miles traveled by carpool
475,816
miles traveled by bus
170,491
miles traveled by bike
115,680
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
8,535
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
46,086,894
15,509,853
minutes spent outdoors
13,117,777
minutes spent exercising
10,440,907
minutes not spent in front of a screen
3,889,044
minutes being mindful
3,129,313
minutes of additional sleep
change is made by
everyday people
Since 1993, Ecochallengers far and wide from different walks of life have come together to take action for a better shared world.
423,229
Changemakers
5,723,275
Actions
184
Countries
5,155
Organizations
impact conversions and event summaries
Our collective impact from Ecochallenges translates into significant real-world change. Explore how our actions ripple out into a better shared world and the reflections Ecochallenge participants gain along the way.
Then & Now: Uniting Education + Climate Action
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Connection & Climate Action in the Corporate World
Charles Neidenbach’s journey with Ecochallenge began well before his career: “It goes back to when I was getting my mas…
One Bus Ride Home
Betty Shelley was preparing dinner one evening, when a chance encounter on her husband Jon’s bus ride home altered the …
