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our collective action
to create a better shared world

When we take action on real, measurable solutions, collective and positive change comes to life.

The impact below is generated by actions taken on the Ecochallenge Platform since 2016. It is updated in real-time.

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14,043,233
pounds of CO2 have been saved

we strive for a
balanced climate

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we create healthy food systems

Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,306,265
775,915
meatless or vegan meals consumed
261,548
zero-waste meals consumed
105,343
locally sourced meals consumed
91,795
whole food meals consumed
71,664
organic meals consumed
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11,765,600
gallons of water have been saved

we value and conserve
living water

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we invest in
deep equity

Actions taken for deep equity
1,032,672
520,503
hours volunteered
393,248
conversations with people
55,369
public officials or leaders contacted
33,472
people helped
22,341
donations made
7,739
petitions signed
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10,723,335
minutes spent learning

we learn about
new solutions

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we practice
mindful consumption

Plastic Items Refused
5,766,868
3,445,950
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,120,269
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
514,119
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
460,769
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
225,761
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
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50,346
trees planted

we plant seeds
for the future

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we discover alternative
ways to travel

Total Miles Traveled
1,503,188
635,912
miles traveled by carpool
534,969
miles traveled by bus
188,457
miles traveled by bike
141,766
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
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9,296
community events hosted or attended

we cultivate
strong communities

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we nurture our
personal wellbeing

Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
50,231,052
16,925,817
minutes spent outdoors
14,137,255
minutes spent exercising
11,196,853
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,488,558
minutes being mindful
3,482,569
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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The People's Ecochallenge 2024: Collective Impact

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