the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,875,977
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,392,269
819,530
meatless or vegan meals consumed
277,973
zero-waste meals consumed
113,149
locally sourced meals consumed
98,870
whole food meals consumed
82,747
organic meals consumed
12,161,991
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,135,553
529,322
hours volunteered
441,964
conversations with people
73,686
public officials or leaders contacted
44,100
donations made
38,740
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,791,648
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,986,204
3,485,665
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,212,857
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
541,834
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
511,441
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
234,407
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
1,470,388
602,782
miles traveled by carpool
548,277
miles traveled by bus
181,421
miles traveled by bike
135,824
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
14,995
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
57,853,174
18,785,810
minutes spent outdoors
17,368,513
minutes spent exercising
12,147,120
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,776,942
minutes being mindful
4,774,789
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.
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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