the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,534,373
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,334,960
793,360
meatless or vegan meals consumed
267,739
zero-waste meals consumed
106,920
locally sourced meals consumed
92,525
whole food meals consumed
74,416
organic meals consumed
11,347,900
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,080,173
523,331
hours volunteered
414,621
conversations with people
64,001
public officials or leaders contacted
36,486
people helped
33,993
donations made
7,741
petitions signed
11,100,313
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,816,467
3,452,459
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,146,191
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
518,129
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
468,407
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
231,281
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
50,554
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,428,443
600,170
miles traveled by carpool
523,410
miles traveled by bus
175,569
miles traveled by bike
127,210
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
12,270
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
52,614,155
17,533,230
minutes spent outdoors
15,325,406
minutes spent exercising
11,360,422
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,335,048
minutes being mindful
4,060,049
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.
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