the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
13,114,070
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,423,905
843,401
meatless or vegan meals consumed
281,665
zero-waste meals consumed
116,676
locally sourced meals consumed
99,082
whole food meals consumed
83,081
organic meals consumed
12,855,005
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,153,507
533,977
hours volunteered
453,014
conversations with people
73,795
public officials or leaders contacted
45,900
donations made
39,080
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
12,334,115
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
6,055,179
3,490,079
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,225,584
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
561,745
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
542,768
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
235,003
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
54,892
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,481,057
604,874
miles traveled by carpool
553,272
miles traveled by bus
184,003
miles traveled by bike
136,824
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
19,398
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
60,998,256
19,637,851
minutes spent outdoors
18,223,818
minutes spent exercising
12,913,583
minutes not spent in front of a screen
5,238,425
minutes of additional sleep
4,984,579
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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