the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,854,427
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,386,187
817,013
meatless or vegan meals consumed
277,073
zero-waste meals consumed
112,569
locally sourced meals consumed
98,119
whole food meals consumed
81,413
organic meals consumed
12,110,837
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,131,461
528,845
hours volunteered
439,368
conversations with people
73,581
public officials or leaders contacted
43,676
donations made
38,250
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,724,336
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,973,886
3,483,517
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,206,854
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
540,387
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
508,721
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
234,407
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
52,361
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,463,179
602,040
miles traveled by carpool
544,606
miles traveled by bus
180,388
miles traveled by bike
134,061
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
14,710
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
57,327,375
18,673,410
minutes spent outdoors
17,151,045
minutes spent exercising
12,050,154
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,728,074
minutes of additional sleep
4,724,692
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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