the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
14,042,344
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,306,297
775,992
meatless or vegan meals consumed
261,513
zero-waste meals consumed
105,318
locally sourced meals consumed
91,780
whole food meals consumed
71,694
organic meals consumed
11,761,909
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,032,647
520,503
hours volunteered
393,241
conversations with people
55,369
public officials or leaders contacted
33,454
people helped
22,341
donations made
7,739
petitions signed
10,722,940
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,766,445
3,445,869
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,119,995
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
514,075
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
460,745
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
225,761
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
50,346
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,503,006
635,912
miles traveled by carpool
534,885
miles traveled by bus
188,451
miles traveled by bike
141,674
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
9,296
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
50,219,257
16,921,850
minutes spent outdoors
14,132,538
minutes spent exercising
11,194,351
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,487,934
minutes being mindful
3,482,584
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.
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.
Then & Now: Uniting Education + Climate Action
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Connection & Climate Action in the Corporate World
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