Make it fun, make it count: how serious games help cut food waste
Make it fun, make it count: how serious games help cut food waste
Make it fun, make it count: how serious games help cut food waste
Alasdair Sandford
November, 25, 2024
Summary
The article discusses the effectiveness of serious games in raising awareness about food waste and environmental issues. One example is "Face-the-Waste," where players answer food waste-related questions, with wrong answers resulting in food disappearing down a conveyor belt. This game provoked strong emotional reactions, highlighting the power of games to engage players beyond statistics. Experts agree that serious games, which combine education and fun, can build transferable skills and foster collaboration. While challenges remain, including maintaining player engagement, serious games have significant potential to promote environmental education and inspire real-world action in communities.
Reference
Sandford, A. (2024, November 25). Make it fun, make it count: How serious games help cut food waste. Science X. https://sciencex.com/wire-news/493990578/make-it-fun-make-it-count-how-serious-games-help-cut-food-waste.amp