At One Planet Life, we believe in the power of individuals and communities to transform our world. The smallest collective actions, when multiplied, can spark ripples of positive change. This philosophy drives everything we do, from helping individuals track their carbon footprints to inspiring Joyful Changes that collectively make a big impact.
A Year of Inspiring Impact
This year, the One Planet Life community achieved incredible milestones that underscore the importance of individual and collective action. As of December 31, 2024, OPL app users have collectively reduced 41.6 tons of carbon emissions since our launch in 2022. That’s equivalent to recycling 14.7 tons of waste instead of sending it to a landfill—a tangible achievement that showcases the real power of mindful, sustainable choices.
Making Emissions Savings Relatable
Understanding the significance of a ton of carbon dioxide can be abstract, but we’ve broken it down into more relatable terms to help visualize the true impact. Through the infographic below, you’ll see how our carbon savings stack up in terms of everyday actions—and we think you’ll agree the results are extraordinary!
Beyond Carbon: Expanding Our Impact
Reducing emissions is just one part of the story. Many Joyful Changes benefit the planet in ways that aren’t always reflected in carbon savings. That’s why we introduced seven key impact areas in 2024, mapping every Joyful Change to at least one area.
From improving air and water quality to reducing waste, enhancing biodiversity, supporting sustainable food systems, and fostering community wellness, our community’s actions are making a real difference.
Stay tuned for an exciting update in early 2025: the new “Impact” tab in the OPL app will give users a detailed view of how their Joyful Changes benefit specific impact areas, both individually and within the larger community.
Discover more about our key impact areas by exploring these featured OPL Insights:
- Air Quality: How Healthy is Your State? Data Insights on Five Key Climate Issues
- Biodiversity: Protecting Biodiversity Around the World
- Food & Agriculture: Tackling the Food Emissions Crisis and Food Waste by Category and Sector
- Energy: Unlock Winter’s Energy Potential through Renewable Resources
- Water Quality: Our Environmental and Humanitarian Water Crisis
- Waste & Recycling: Plastic Production and Recycling from 1950s to Today and Food Waste by Category and Sector
- Community & Wellness: Rising Heat Index, Rising Health Risk and Shop Local and Support Your Community
Supporting Sustainability Champions
In 2024, we proudly supported organizations that align with our mission to protect and restore the planet. These include:
Pioneers in climate solution research and community education
Advocates for safeguarding Earth’s resources
Dedicated to conserving nature and helping people thrive
Champions of biodiversity and climate solutions
Grassroots advocates for protecting natural resources
The Responsibility to Protect Our Planet
2024 reminded us that the health of our planet is intricately tied to our well-being. Increasingly extreme weather patterns and natural disasters are stark reminders of the urgent need for change.
But as this year’s data proves, positive progress doesn’t require sweeping mandates or government interventions. It starts with individuals—like you—choosing to take small, meaningful steps. If every person in the United States reduced their emissions by just one ton, it would be equivalent to 20 million people living entirely carbon-free.
Looking Ahead
We’re immensely proud of the One Planet Life community’s commitment to sustainable living. Your dedication proves that when we work together, we can create real, measurable change.
As we progress into 2025, let’s prioritize our planet, one Joyful Change at a time. Thank you for making 2024 such a remarkable year for One Planet Life and the planet we call home. Together, we’re proving that small steps lead to measurable progress.
Here’s to a thriving planet and an even brighter future!
