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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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14,043,013
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
1,306,173
775,902
meatless or vegan meals consumed
261,523
zero-waste meals consumed
105,321
locally sourced meals consumed
91,784
whole food meals consumed
71,643
organic meals consumed
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11,764,398
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
1,032,644
520,503
hours volunteered
393,238
conversations with people
55,369
public officials or leaders contacted
33,454
people helped
22,341
donations made
7,739
petitions signed
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10,722,878
minutes spent learning

we learn about
new solutions

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we practice
mindful consumption

Plastic Items Refused
5,766,660
3,445,922
plastic containers not sent to the landfill
1,120,124
plastic bottles not sent to the landfill
514,101
plastic straws not sent to the landfill
460,752
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
1,503,132
635,912
miles traveled by carpool
534,963
miles traveled by bus
188,457
miles traveled by bike
141,716
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
50,222,145
16,923,296
minutes spent outdoors
14,133,813
minutes spent exercising
11,195,021
minutes not spent in front of a screen
4,488,034
minutes being mindful
3,481,981
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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