the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
13,847,870
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,265,495
760,708
meatless or vegan meals consumed
251,844
zero-waste meals consumed
99,556
locally sourced meals consumed
85,641
whole food meals consumed
67,746
organic meals consumed
13,591,354
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,016,224
518,203
hours volunteered
383,872
conversations with people
54,056
public officials or leaders contacted
31,521
people helped
20,835
donations made
7,737
petitions signed
10,417,361
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,621,599
3,402,086
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,070,248
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
494,527
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
436,183
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
218,555
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
49,959
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,474,836
632,417
miles traveled by carpool
520,051
miles traveled by bus
183,824
miles traveled by bike
136,460
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
8,953
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
48,142,913
16,290,979
minutes spent outdoors
13,535,686
minutes spent exercising
10,821,229
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,228,142
minutes being mindful
3,266,877
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.
451,126
Changemakers
5,723,160
Actions
191
Countries
5,261
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 …