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our collective action
to create a better shared world

When we take action on real, measurable solutions, collective and positive change comes to life.

The impact below is generated by actions taken on the Ecochallenge Platform since 2016. It is updated in real-time.

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11,188,948
pounds of CO2 have been saved

we strive for a
balanced climate

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we create healthy food systems

Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,201,644
719,162
meatless or vegan meals consumed
245,847
zero-waste meals consumed
96,230
locally sourced meals consumed
77,890
whole food meals consumed
62,515
organic meals consumed
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11,970,838
gallons of water have been saved

we value and conserve
living water

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we invest in
deep equity

Actions taken for deep equity
983,518
508,717
hours volunteered
377,777
conversations with people
38,788
public officials or leaders contacted
30,026
people helped
20,477
donations made
7,733
petitions signed
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9,388,024
minutes spent learning

we learn about
new solutions

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we practice
mindful consumption

Plastic Items Refused
5,293,272
3,361,952
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
897,757
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
429,850
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
397,774
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
205,939
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
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39,933
trees planted

we plant seeds
for the future

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we discover alternative
ways to travel

Total Miles Traveled
1,217,693
589,964
miles traveled by carpool
373,502
miles traveled by bus
167,882
miles traveled by bike
84,261
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
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6,455
community events hosted or attended

we cultivate
strong communities

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we nurture our
personal wellbeing

Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
44,283,875
14,440,411
minutes spent outdoors
12,735,635
minutes spent exercising
10,254,357
minutes not spent in front of a screen
3,826,393
minutes being mindful
3,027,079
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.

373,013
Changemakers
4,629,895
Actions
178
Countries
4,400
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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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 …

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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2023 Collective Impact

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals Collective Impact

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The People's Ecochallenge 2022: Collective Impact

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