the power of collective impact
Explore the growing positive impact created by everyday people engaging in our Ecochallenges.
12,329,566
pounds of CO2 have been saved
we strive for a
balanced climate
we create healthy food systems
Total Sustainable Meals Eaten
1,314,247
777,382
meatless or vegan meals consumed
266,329
zero-waste meals consumed
105,889
locally sourced meals consumed
91,872
whole food meals consumed
72,775
organic meals consumed
10,939,171
gallons of water have been saved
we value and conserve
living water
we invest in
deep equity
Actions taken for deep equity
1,035,801
520,040
hours volunteered
394,343
conversations with people
55,424
public officials or leaders contacted
35,908
people helped
22,345
donations made
7,741
petitions signed
10,723,395
minutes spent learning
we learn about
new solutions
we practice
mindful consumption
Plastic Items Refused
5,785,413
3,448,472
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,130,627
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
515,815
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
463,077
disposable cups not sent to the landfill
227,422
pieces of plastic cutlery not sent to the landfill
50,314
trees planted
we plant seeds
for the future
we discover alternative
ways to travel
Total Miles Traveled
1,422,351
599,335
miles traveled by carpool
520,245
miles traveled by bus
175,125
miles traveled by bike
125,562
miles traveled by foot
2,084
miles traveled by train
9,299
community events hosted or attended
we cultivate
strong communities
we nurture our
personal wellbeing
Total Minutes of Healthy Activity
50,254,627
16,980,776
minutes spent outdoors
14,273,599
minutes spent exercising
11,227,353
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,222,656
minutes being mindful
3,550,243
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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