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We won! The Plastic Pipeline took home the inaugural award at Games for Change for Best in Environmental Impact. I am honored and humbled. This is the acceptance speech I wish I had had time for (or prepared!): This award shows how much global interest there is in using games to help spark change for the environment. There were submissions from over 50(?) countries, with this category receiving 17% of the submissions for the festival alone. Between this landslide of submissions and such high-level work as the UN's Play for the Planet, game developers are really stepping up for the environment. But this year, games were especially stepping up for oceans. All three finalists, The Plastic Pipeline, Loddlenaut, and Wake: Tales from the Aqualab focus on our oceans and UN SDG 14, Life Below Water. I am hopeful this is part of a larger trend; the oceans need us. Our own journey in this game and research started with my dear colleague Jennifer Turner pointing out, as she often does, that the US and China are number one....in plastic pollution. Currently, there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste in the ocean, and at least 1 million tons of plastic enters the ocean every year. Recycling and other forms of consumer level action are important, but are just the cusp of solutions that can stem this tide. There is so much that can be done before, and after, consumer use of single-use plastics. We wanted to make these solutions accessible, un-black boxing what policy wonks are discussing for those who are curious but may not already be part of the conversation. Our team was diligent in the policy research that is the backbone for this game, hoovering up solutions from across sectors and countries to make a game with impact. It seems to be working. In a pre and post test, we are seeing self-efficacy and knowledge about solutions increase, both critical to lowering that barrier of entry into environmental policy. When doing work in serious games and trying to get these sort of impacts, it's important to remember what you find fun. I took inspiration from a childhood of playing Where in the World is Carmen San Diego and a pandemic of playing Animal Crossing for the feel of the game, and a team of storytellers to make policy come to life. But we also took a critical approach to making the game accessible for non-gamers. FableVision is completely capable of a game with all the latest bells and whistles, but we wanted a game that could be played on a phone or Chromebook, and wasn't daunting technologically for any experience level. This is a global issue, and everyone deserves to understand what is at stake. This award is an honor, as is the recognition from a community of people inspired to leverage the most powerful medium for change and impact. This will help guide us as we look to expand the game, to "level up" with new research surrounding policies like the global plastic treaty. There is more work to be done, but let's make it fun.

In commemoration of World Environment Day, Reliance Games proudly announces a unique green initiative to raise awareness about the hazards of plastic among children and youth. Building upon the tremendous success of campaigns over the past two years, which reached over 15 million youth and inspired the collection of 500 million+ virtual plastic bottles, the studio is aiming for a hat-trick this year. Expanding its efforts to support the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Tide Turners Plastic Challenge for World Environment Day, Reliance Games continues to champion eco-consciousness and combat plastic pollution. This global initiative engages youth in addressing the urgent issue of plastic pollution, which poses a threat to life in oceans, rivers, and land. Notably, Reliance Games has incorporated the issue of plastic pollution into 4 of their popular games, Little Singham, Little Singham Cycle Race, Little Singham Super Skater, and Kicko and Super Speedo, all designed to educate and entertain players and published under Zapak Games. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZy7yEeT #IndiaPressRelease #WorldEnvironmentDay #GreenGaming #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #EnvironmentalChampions #RelianceGames #SustainableGaming #ClimateAction #SaveThePlanet

The amount of #plastic produced #globally each year increased by over 30 million tons from 2018 to 2022, meaning costs, and likely #healthrisks are skyrocketing. 🧠Let's achieve 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040. You know the industry of #games uses #40tons of plastic for every $1 million in revenues and is the most plastic-intensive industry in the world, rather than that the gaming industry produced between 3 million and 15 million tons of #carbondioxide in 2020 How ? In the pursuit of #sustainability, we are embarking on a #mission to #introduce and #produce plastic-free board game for #educational #purpose, with intergating 5R's circularity, ensuring not only a #healthier environment but also the #wellbeing of the children who engage with our products. Engage and partner with us in #ecoclicko for a sustainable #planet and eco-conscious future generations #PlasticProduction #sdg12 #sdg13 #sdg11 #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainabilityChallenge #HealthRisks #ReducePlastic #PlasticFreeFuture #GamingIndustry #CircularEconomy #5Rs #EcoFriendlyGames #EducationForChange #SustainableLiving #EcoClicko #PlanetProtection #GreenFuture #JoinTheMovement #SustainableChoices #GlobalResponsibility #SaveOurPlanet #KidsEducation #WellbeingForAll #PlasticReductionGoals #GameChanger #FutureGenerations #CarbonFootprintAwareness #LowCarbonLiving #EcoConsciousLiving #CarbonNeutral #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprintReduction ECOCLICKO Game Hub

Game on Plastic. The first episode of the skills to solve for Climate Change airs tonight. Amrutha, Shaziya, Chimayi designed a game to solve for plastic pollution in our water bodies. Tune in to find out more. Amrutha is 14 years old and represents her school at the divisional level in athletics. “Where I live most people work making clothes, garments and there’s a lot of material waste and tonnes of plastic. That’s why we designed a game to pick it up, but we lost, because we didn’t manage to pick up enough in the time limit.” Amrutha says the good thing about where she lives is that everyone works together and that team work could be put to good use, like cleaning up everything. “Games are good for team work, it makes everyone play together. When I’m older I want to be an International Kho-Kho Player. My family hope that I’ll be a doctor. I don’t want to be a doctor, I also don’t want to be an employee nor do I want to start a business; I want to become an International Player in Kho-Kho.” The time-limit in the pick it up plastic game was 10 minutes. The winning team is judged by how much plastic they collected and it’s weighed to determine how much. “Our game needs some tweaks. Like what happens after everyone picks it up? And maybe you can race around for 10 minutes to pick up plastic but what about the other garbage? And then you are out of breath so to able to do this ‘all the time’ to make our game ‘time-less’ we need to do something about the time-limit be like almost forever like how long it takes to break plastic down. That long.” #Plastic #ClimateChange #STEMgirls #Bengaluru #OutdoorSchoolforGirls  #GoingtoSchool #Oracle #LetGirlsPlay 

🌳 Here's our monthly round-up of the brilliant work being done by the creative industries to tackle the climate crisis. Anything we've missed? Please do share in the comments. 🧵 John Lewis & Partners has launched a new capsule collection as part of its mission to design all its own brand products with circularity in mind by 2028. The products are made with materials that come from recycled or sustainable sources, are designed to be durable (e.g. using stronger stitching for seams) and can be recycled easily (e.g. being made from one material).  https://lnkd.in/e9_AnujT  ♻ A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation explores the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies in building a circular economy for textiles.  https://lnkd.in/dXQyB927  ⏺ Vinyl editions of the new Coldplay album, Moon Music, will be made from plastic bottles recovered from consumer waste. It’s part of the band’s long-term strategy to reduce its environmental impact, which has also included planting a tree for every fan attending its live shows.  https://lnkd.in/dDv4ghTT 🚫  Creatives for Climate has published an Anti-Greenwash Guide for PR and communication agency leaders. https://lnkd.in/dy26xBx2 📗  Organisers of more than 60 cultural and sporting events across the UK are road-testing a new green code of practice developed by Julie's Bicycle and Event Vision:2025 this summer. The code aims to help event organisers reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030 through measures such as lower fossil fuel, meat and dairy consumption and eliminating single-use plastic. https://lnkd.in/dDG9-Qxn 🔊 Ad Net Zero has published the first iteration of its Global Media Sustainability Framework – a series of voluntary industry standards to improve measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from digital, television, print, audio, outdoor, and cinema channels.  https://lnkd.in/ev4PWs3X

Today is Earth Day. Join us at Sports Environment Alliance as we celebrate this beautiful planet we call home. EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in its commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040. The theme this year, Planet vs. Plastics, calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, rapidly phase out all single use plastics, urgently push for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, and demand an end to fast fashion. Sporting organisations have a powerful opportunity to reduce single use plastics. Sport has an incredible voice and potential to drive positive change and make a lasting impact on our planet. Let's leverage this influence to create a cleaner, greener future. 🌿⚽🌏 Here are three key ways in which sports can take action against plastic pollution: 🌏 Raise awareness: Sport has a significant platform and a passionate fan base. Educating and raising awareness about plastic pollution's harmful effects can inspire individuals, athletes, and organisations to make sustainable choices both on and off the field. Together, we can create a global movement for change. 🙏Implement sustainable practices: From stadiums to sporting events, we can adopt sustainable practices that minimise plastic waste. Encouraging the use of reusable bottles, implementing recycling programs, and reducing single-use plastics can significantly reduce our environmental footprint. Let's lead by example and show the world that sports can be played sustainably. 💚Foster innovation: Sport is a hotbed of innovation, and we can harness this creativity to find new solutions to plastic pollution. Investing in research and development, promoting sustainable materials, and supporting start-up's that focus on eco-friendly alternatives can revolutionise the sporting industry and pave the way for a plastic-free future. Join us as we build a plastic-free planet for generations to come by following the link below: https://lnkd.in/g3uXFXUi #Sea_thechange #NoplanetNoplay #earthday

Upcycling. ♻️ No, it’s not pedaling to a steep elevation (yup, we heard that guess a few times already 🤷). Upcycling is an integral part of businesses that want to show their commitment to sustainability and have it as social proof for their potential and existing customers. People care about our planet 🌍 so companies that share this point of view are generally in a better position than those ignoring it or not acknowledging it at all. Numbers speak for themselves - 93% of consumers expect brands to support social and environmental issues. Another study by #ElementThree and #SMARI supports the previous numbers, as 87% of US Millennial users would be willing to pay 💳 more. More and more companies are playing with the idea of upcycling. It has many ups and a few downs (although we like to call them challenges instead). We could list things like sustainability, cost-effectiveness, accessibility, or creativity. And one of the challenges of the upcycling business is creativity. Some people might be like: “What? Creativity is awesome, how can it be a challenge and not an advantage?” 😯 Some companies or people behind the company don’t have the gift of creativity and it presents a serious barrier for them to create something. Being creative is tough. You are not coming home with sore hands and legs, you are coming home with a sore brain from all the ideas you have on your mind and HAVE to put on paper or somewhere else instead. Some companies that found such creative minds are right now in the spotlight of the recycling community in retail. To name just a few - #Re:Think, #Retuna, #Funcycled #Vint&Co. Recycling and being 🟢 greener towards our planet will be even more important topics in the following years, based on what we saw and heard at the last COP28 summit. Companies should therefore start working with these strategies to some extent at least, so they can create better relationships with their customers and strengthen brand loyalty through these actions. On top of that, they will create a better, more sustainable environment and maybe spark ✨ some inspiration in other companies as well. #Kimbino #Retail #RetailInsights #RetailNews #Sustainability #Recycling #Upcycling #Marketing #MarketingNews #MarketingInsights #BestDeals #OnlineDeals #OnlineLeaflets

Have you heard about the Greenwash Games? 🏅🐸 The Paris Olympics 🇫🇷 have been under scrutiny, largely due to one of their main sponsors, Coca-Cola 🥤. At some venues, the drinks giant (for some reason 🤨) couldn't use soda fountains, so to fill spectators’ reusable eco-cups, they resorted to standard 50 CL bottles 🤦🏼♀️ (not even the larger 1.5 L bottles!!). This is a classic example of a challenge many Sustainability Managers face—when marketing teams want to make a big “song and dance” about sustainability without fully checking the facts first 😢. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for marketing teams promoting sustainability, in fact, I love it 😍! But it’s always best to consult the experts first—it only takes a few minutes and can save hours of damage control from greenwashing backlash 🎨. All jokes aside, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Paris Olympics. Were there any sustainability initiatives that stood out for you? 👇 About Me 👇 I’m Sophie 🙋🏼♀️. After 2 years running a circular business and 8 years in sustainability, I’m on a mission to find my next role 💪🏼. I’m seeking a company that prioritizes purpose over profit, an aspiring B Corp, or just a fun place to work 🤩. Follow me for sustainability updates, entrepreneurial reflections, and random life lessons 💞 https://lnkd.in/dGSnE5p5

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The #Paris2024Olympics pledged to be the most sustainable Olympics – and, excitingly, one of their initiatives was #reuse. I applaud any step towards reuse, especially on a global stage which sets an example for sustainability initiatives throughout the world. But, we can gain several learnings from Paris’s reuse experiment. 🥤 Reliance on plastic: At the Games, 13 million reusable plastic cups were available for spectators and athletes. As a proudly #plasticfree company, USEFULL urges reuse programs to consider plastic-free options, which are better for our health and the environment. 💶 Deposit system: This year’s Olympics spectators could return their reusable cups for a €2 deposit. While deposit systems are a step in the right direction, return rates for these types of systems can be low – which is critical for environmental impact. To maximize impact, we encourage reuse programs to adopt a “stick” incentive or technology-enabled inventory management. 💫 Greenwashing: Unfortunately, at several Games venues, drinks were poured directly from small plastic bottles into so-called reusable “eco-cups” – accumulating even more plastic waste in the process. It goes without saying that reuse programs must focus on actual waste reduction – not “green” optics. Do you have any thoughts on Paris’s reuse experiment? https://lnkd.in/ec7BYFYa