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our collective action
to create a better shared world

When we take action on real, measurable solutions, collective and positive change comes to life.

The impact below is generated by actions taken on the Ecochallenge Platform since 2016. It is updated in real-time.

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12,887,802
pounds of CO2 have been saved

we strive for a
balanced climate

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we create healthy food systems

Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,395,483
820,795
meatless or vegan meals consumed
279,860
zero-waste meals consumed
113,165
locally sourced meals consumed
98,884
whole food meals consumed
82,779
organic meals consumed
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12,179,038
gallons of water have been saved

we value and conserve
living water

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we invest in
deep equity

Actions taken for deep equity
1,137,145
529,324
hours volunteered
443,544
conversations with people
73,693
public officials or leaders contacted
44,100
donations made
38,743
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
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11,813,281
minutes spent learning

we learn about
new solutions

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we practice
mindful consumption

Plastic Items Refused
5,994,582
3,487,130
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,216,707
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
542,530
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
513,246
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
234,969
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
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52,386
trees planted

we plant seeds
for the future

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we discover alternative
ways to travel

Total Miles Traveled
1,471,306
602,822
miles traveled by carpool
548,909
miles traveled by bus
181,421
miles traveled by bike
136,070
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
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14,997
community events hosted or attended

we cultivate
strong communities

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we nurture our
personal wellbeing

Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
57,957,688
18,806,173
minutes spent outdoors
17,411,782
minutes spent exercising
12,158,721
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,791,464
minutes of additional sleep
4,789,548
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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