the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
13,133,663
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,425,192
844,201
meatless or vegan meals consumed
281,951
zero-waste meals consumed
116,795
locally sourced meals consumed
99,164
whole food meals consumed
83,081
organic meals consumed
12,875,773
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,153,682
533,987
hours volunteered
453,108
conversations with people
73,800
public officials or leaders contacted
45,900
donations made
39,146
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
12,351,007
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
6,058,713
3,490,410
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,225,964
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
564,508
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
542,828
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
235,003
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
54,946
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,482,932
606,209
miles traveled by carpool
553,570
miles traveled by bus
184,214
miles traveled by bike
136,855
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
19,407
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
61,134,519
19,692,018
minutes spent outdoors
18,248,683
minutes spent exercising
12,960,429
minutes not spent in front of a screen
5,243,661
minutes of additional sleep
4,989,728
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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