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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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12,609,685
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
1,345,512
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
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11,564,312
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
1,098,214
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
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11,250,818
minutes spent learning

we learn about
new solutions

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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
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51,444
trees planted

we plant seeds
for the future

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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
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13,118
community events hosted or attended

we cultivate
strong communities

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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

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