the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,721,509
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,364,902
811,504
meatless or vegan meals consumed
271,315
zero-waste meals consumed
108,973
locally sourced meals consumed
95,422
whole food meals consumed
77,688
organic meals consumed
11,942,831
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,122,932
527,129
hours volunteered
434,216
conversations with people
73,297
public officials or leaders contacted
43,210
donations made
37,339
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,459,986
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,927,792
3,476,987
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,188,027
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
534,155
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
494,216
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
234,407
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
52,225
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,444,213
601,226
miles traveled by carpool
532,550
miles traveled by bus
178,433
miles traveled by bike
129,920
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
14,452
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
55,939,194
18,371,884
minutes spent outdoors
16,722,002
minutes spent exercising
11,756,959
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,573,964
minutes of additional sleep
4,514,385
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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