the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,730,644
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,368,149
812,423
meatless or vegan meals consumed
272,906
zero-waste meals consumed
109,533
locally sourced meals consumed
95,430
whole food meals consumed
77,857
organic meals consumed
11,963,536
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,125,428
527,234
hours volunteered
436,542
conversations with people
73,316
public officials or leaders contacted
43,253
donations made
37,342
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,557,936
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,928,710
3,477,559
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,188,325
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
534,180
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
494,239
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
234,407
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
52,230
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,445,278
601,956
miles traveled by carpool
532,587
miles traveled by bus
178,613
miles traveled by bike
130,038
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
14,586
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
55,987,126
18,387,678
minutes spent outdoors
16,740,277
minutes spent exercising
11,757,522
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,575,028
minutes of additional sleep
4,526,621
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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