the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
13,887,797
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,276,723
766,132
meatless or vegan meals consumed
253,865
zero-waste meals consumed
100,397
locally sourced meals consumed
87,832
whole food meals consumed
68,497
organic meals consumed
11,517,488
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,022,485
518,598
hours volunteered
388,742
conversations with people
54,319
public officials or leaders contacted
31,607
people helped
21,482
donations made
7,737
petitions signed
10,487,182
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,679,462
3,422,137
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,089,248
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
500,104
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
442,212
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
225,761
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
50,118
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,477,170
632,861
miles traveled by carpool
520,759
miles traveled by bus
184,704
miles traveled by bike
136,762
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
9,041
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
48,631,859
16,591,727
minutes spent outdoors
13,621,426
minutes spent exercising
10,876,231
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,249,579
minutes being mindful
3,292,896
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.
451,126
Changemakers
5,723,160
Actions
191
Countries
5,261
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.
Then & Now: Uniting Education + Climate Action
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Connection & Climate Action in the Corporate World
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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 …