the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,718,766
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,364,858
811,421
meatless or vegan meals consumed
271,307
zero-waste meals consumed
108,969
locally sourced meals consumed
95,405
whole food meals consumed
77,756
organic meals consumed
11,943,795
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,122,819
527,130
hours volunteered
434,178
conversations with people
73,224
public officials or leaders contacted
43,210
donations made
37,336
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,459,559
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,927,911
3,476,994
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,188,087
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
534,148
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
494,275
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
1,443,573
601,103
miles traveled by carpool
532,075
miles traveled by bus
178,400
miles traveled by bike
129,911
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
14,451
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
55,934,598
18,370,721
minutes spent outdoors
16,720,022
minutes spent exercising
11,756,304
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,573,858
minutes of additional sleep
4,513,693
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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