the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,891,434
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,396,417
821,432
meatless or vegan meals consumed
280,023
zero-waste meals consumed
113,185
locally sourced meals consumed
98,915
whole food meals consumed
82,862
organic meals consumed
12,186,965
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,137,656
529,384
hours volunteered
443,959
conversations with people
73,704
public officials or leaders contacted
44,120
donations made
38,748
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,820,821
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,996,164
3,487,443
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,217,571
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
542,595
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
513,552
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
235,003
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
52,386
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,472,467
602,960
miles traveled by carpool
549,614
miles traveled by bus
181,568
miles traveled by bike
136,241
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
15,006
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
58,011,659
18,814,868
minutes spent outdoors
17,440,431
minutes spent exercising
12,164,299
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,796,355
minutes of additional sleep
4,795,706
minutes being mindful
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.
462,521
Changemakers
6,868,588
Actions
192
Countries
5,295
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.
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