the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,609,685
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,345,512
800,714
meatless or vegan meals consumed
268,659
zero-waste meals consumed
107,503
locally sourced meals consumed
93,163
whole food meals consumed
75,473
organic meals consumed
11,564,312
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,098,214
524,589
hours volunteered
423,443
conversations with people
67,709
public officials or leaders contacted
38,134
donations made
36,598
people helped
7,741
petitions signed
11,250,818
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,836,890
3,456,736
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,154,346
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
520,807
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
472,169
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
232,832
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
51,444
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,432,481
600,863
miles traveled by carpool
525,337
miles traveled by bus
176,226
miles traveled by bike
127,971
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
13,118
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
53,727,810
17,813,488
minutes spent outdoors
15,805,081
minutes spent exercising
11,443,201
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,390,744
minutes being mindful
4,275,296
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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