the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
13,235,739
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,260,174
757,248
meatless or vegan meals consumed
251,491
zero-waste meals consumed
99,332
locally sourced meals consumed
84,446
whole food meals consumed
67,657
organic meals consumed
13,293,278
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,013,701
518,109
hours volunteered
381,579
conversations with people
53,950
public officials or leaders contacted
31,500
people helped
20,826
donations made
7,737
petitions signed
10,364,933
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,587,630
3,389,413
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,060,334
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
490,971
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
432,598
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
214,314
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
49,919
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,441,678
617,214
miles traveled by carpool
513,028
miles traveled by bus
179,133
miles traveled by bike
130,219
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
8,894
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
47,803,679
16,116,316
minutes spent outdoors
13,516,007
minutes spent exercising
10,810,879
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,094,850
minutes being mindful
3,265,627
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 …