the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,874,112
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,391,373
819,090
meatless or vegan meals consumed
277,888
zero-waste meals consumed
113,104
locally sourced meals consumed
98,834
whole food meals consumed
82,457
organic meals consumed
12,155,677
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,134,723
529,309
hours volunteered
441,215
conversations with people
73,685
public officials or leaders contacted
44,087
donations made
38,686
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,759,423
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,985,044
3,485,411
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,212,067
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
541,807
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
511,352
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
1,468,488
602,672
miles traveled by carpool
546,802
miles traveled by bus
181,392
miles traveled by bike
135,538
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
14,741
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
57,788,412
18,769,553
minutes spent outdoors
17,339,093
minutes spent exercising
12,139,962
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,770,944
minutes being mindful
4,768,860
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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