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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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11,201,360
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
1,206,140
720,564
meatless or vegan meals consumed
248,016
zero-waste meals consumed
96,405
locally sourced meals consumed
78,317
whole food meals consumed
62,838
organic meals consumed
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12,016,060
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
985,377
508,738
hours volunteered
378,934
conversations with people
38,825
public officials or leaders contacted
30,641
people helped
20,506
donations made
7,733
petitions signed
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9,429,047
minutes spent learning

we learn about
new solutions

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we practice
mindful consumption

Plastic Items Refused
5,311,281
3,365,590
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
904,037
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
431,973
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
401,447
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
208,234
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
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39,935
trees planted

we plant seeds
for the future

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we discover alternative
ways to travel

Total Miles Traveled
1,219,921
590,310
miles traveled by carpool
374,994
miles traveled by bus
168,090
miles traveled by bike
84,443
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
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6,455
community events hosted or attended

we cultivate
strong communities

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we nurture our
personal wellbeing

Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
44,508,609
14,498,555
minutes spent outdoors
12,821,948
minutes spent exercising
10,304,073
minutes not spent in front of a screen
3,840,441
minutes being mindful
3,043,592
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.

423,229
Changemakers
5,723,275
Actions
184
Countries
5,155
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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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 …

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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2023 Collective Impact

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals Collective Impact

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The People's Ecochallenge 2022: Collective Impact

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