the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,958,477
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,412,224
833,030
meatless or vegan meals consumed
280,921
zero-waste meals consumed
116,135
locally sourced meals consumed
99,086
whole food meals consumed
83,052
organic meals consumed
12,560,465
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,152,165
533,352
hours volunteered
452,363
conversations with people
73,787
public officials or leaders contacted
45,747
donations made
39,175
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
12,147,365
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
6,019,108
3,489,704
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,225,159
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
542,762
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
526,480
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
235,003
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
54,285
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,477,172
603,479
miles traveled by carpool
552,501
miles traveled by bus
182,310
miles traveled by bike
136,798
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
18,916
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
59,695,148
19,051,076
minutes spent outdoors
18,141,083
minutes spent exercising
12,333,431
minutes not spent in front of a screen
5,207,946
minutes of additional sleep
4,961,612
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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