the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
13,847,896
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,268,488
762,743
meatless or vegan meals consumed
251,842
zero-waste meals consumed
99,556
locally sourced meals consumed
86,601
whole food meals consumed
67,746
organic meals consumed
11,475,358
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,017,728
518,203
hours volunteered
385,295
conversations with people
54,125
public officials or leaders contacted
31,533
people helped
20,835
donations made
7,737
petitions signed
10,434,143
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,652,311
3,413,676
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,079,158
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
497,254
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
439,527
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
222,696
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
49,960
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,474,862
632,417
miles traveled by carpool
520,051
miles traveled by bus
183,848
miles traveled by bike
136,462
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
8,991
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
48,295,405
16,439,580
minutes spent outdoors
13,537,063
minutes spent exercising
10,822,109
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,229,596
minutes being mindful
3,267,057
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
Charles Neidenbach’s journey with Ecochallenge began well before his career: “It goes back to when I was getting my mas…
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 …