the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,908,699
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,402,955
826,068
meatless or vegan meals consumed
280,413
zero-waste meals consumed
114,508
locally sourced meals consumed
99,008
whole food meals consumed
82,958
organic meals consumed
12,299,558
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,144,918
531,522
hours volunteered
447,984
conversations with people
73,737
public officials or leaders contacted
44,959
donations made
38,975
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,958,034
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
6,003,721
3,488,523
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,221,980
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
542,688
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
515,527
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
235,003
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
53,000
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,474,762
603,085
miles traveled by carpool
551,308
miles traveled by bus
181,692
miles traveled by bike
136,593
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
17,099
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
58,720,422
18,866,030
minutes spent outdoors
17,790,790
minutes spent exercising
12,179,617
minutes not spent in front of a screen
5,007,192
minutes of additional sleep
4,876,793
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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