the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
7,787,609
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,008,310
602,264
meatless or vegan meals consumed
199,814
zero-waste meals consumed
85,456
locally sourced meals consumed
66,194
whole food meals consumed
54,582
organic meals consumed
9,860,098
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
870,371
499,078
hours volunteered
285,426
conversations with people
33,691
public officials or leaders contacted
27,496
people helped
16,963
donations made
7,717
petitions signed
6,490,954
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
4,871,414
3,245,556
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
773,386
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
369,012
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
309,916
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
173,544
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
28,135
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
699,722
323,489
miles traveled by bus
181,329
miles traveled by carpool
123,839
miles traveled by bike
68,981
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
4,802
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
31,276,046
10,570,468
minutes spent exercising
9,033,236
minutes spent outdoors
6,292,527
minutes not spent in front of a screen
2,744,913
minutes being mindful
2,634,902
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.
