the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,599,969
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,246,875
750,970
meatless or vegan meals consumed
249,798
zero-waste meals consumed
97,921
locally sourced meals consumed
82,969
whole food meals consumed
65,217
organic meals consumed
12,830,010
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,011,330
517,611
hours volunteered
380,503
conversations with people
53,456
public officials or leaders contacted
31,245
people helped
20,782
donations made
7,733
petitions signed
10,278,609
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,529,269
3,376,911
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,041,684
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
479,064
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
417,296
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
214,314
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
49,607
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,401,954
601,357
miles traveled by carpool
501,533
miles traveled by bus
172,812
miles traveled by bike
124,168
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
8,865
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
46,711,272
15,834,338
minutes spent outdoors
13,230,035
minutes spent exercising
10,541,559
minutes not spent in front of a screen
3,939,132
minutes being mindful
3,166,208
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
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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 …