Microsoft Ecochallenge 2021: Collective Impact and Reflections

Total Participants

6,066

Total Teams

764

Total Actions Completed

108,450

Total Reflections Shared

8,799

Participant Engagement

Average # of daily check-ins: 8.5
One-time action success rate: 34%
Daily action success rate: 28%

Top 5 Actions across All Action Categories

Turn It Off: 2,325

Go For A Daily Walk: 2,080

Mindful Shopping: 1,747

5-Minute Showers: 1,739

Reduce Use of Animal Products: 1,559

Top 5 Most-Impactful Actions

Mindful Shopping: 1747

Reduce Use of Single-Use Plastic Disposables at Home: 1029

Participate in Microsoft's Responsible Recycle Program: 946

Keep My Community Clean: 697

Cook a Zero Waste Meal: 688

"Can't believe it is coming to the end of the Ecochallenge. Turns out I haven't managed to complete the many tasks I allocated to myself, however the little steps I've taken I feel are playing a big role in my life - proud of myself. Happy to declare myself a vegan eater now :) Thanks MS for the challenge."

"This is so absolutely awesome! Thank you for the efforts behind this."

"This program certainly makes me think about how I need to conserve more. I think about it when I wash dishes, use the bathroom and take showers. I will continue to focus on conservation even after this month as I learned much about my impact on the environment."

"Great impact on so many simple things we could do differently which we don't think of otherwise. Gives me satisfaction as I complete the task. Well thought out program."

"I will continue to focus on conservation even after this month as I learned much about my impact on the environment."

"Being mindful about environment has actually lead to me feeling more calm and less anxious."

"Last day of the challenge, think I made a heroic effort! Thanks MS for the challenge."