the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,727,034
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,366,813
812,176
meatless or vegan meals consumed
272,230
zero-waste meals consumed
109,286
locally sourced meals consumed
95,422
whole food meals consumed
77,699
organic meals consumed
11,958,498
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,125,064
527,216
hours volunteered
436,207
conversations with people
73,314
public officials or leaders contacted
43,244
donations made
37,342
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,556,607
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,928,535
3,477,442
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,188,280
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
534,180
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
494,226
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
234,407
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
52,228
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,445,094
601,776
miles traveled by carpool
532,669
miles traveled by bus
178,645
miles traveled by bike
129,920
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
14,587
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
55,972,828
18,382,709
minutes spent outdoors
16,734,093
minutes spent exercising
11,757,329
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,574,695
minutes of additional sleep
4,524,002
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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