Hobbies And Interests
Consumer Consequences
From American Public Media, the game "Consumer Consequences" helps you determine whether you are living a sustainable life. Choose an avatar and a neighborhood; then, answer questions about your lifestyle to determine how many Planet Earths the world would need if everyone lived like you. You will have the opportunity to compare your lifestyle with those of other players and learn about how your choices affect the world.
Industry Player
At first look, you might not think Industry Player, a business simulation game, would have anything to teach about carbon footprints. However, the latest version of this multiplayer online game addresses global warming by simulating production-caused CO2 and an emissions trading scheme. Players are scored on their corporate social responsibility policy and their carbon footprints. Find this game at industryplayer.com.
Energy Champions
In this fast-paced, arcade-style game, inconsiderate workers drop trash over a railing to the floor below. Become an energy champion by catching the trash and dropping it in the correct recycling bin. Recycle before your carbon footprint becomes too big. This game is from the United Kingdom, developed by E. On, one of Europe's major utility companies.
How Green a Surf Warrior Are You?
From the United Kingdom group Surfers Against Sewage, this game is not just for surfers. This point-and-click game asks you questions about your energy-saving habits as you click on different items in each scene. Your score determines whether you are a Green Surf Warrior.
The Carbon Game
If you live in Europe, your school can register in the online Carbon Game. This is a real-time carbon trading game to help students learn about solutions to climate change. Teams of students become carbon traders on the European market. Teams from throughout Europe play each other at set dates; the 30-minute games are fast-paced. Teachers provide lessons before and debriefings after the games. Register your school at carbongame.org.
Earthopoly
Earthopoly is an educational board game made with recycled paper and soy-based inks. Players buy global landmarks and charge carbon credits when other players land on them. The carbon credits are then converted into clean air to fight against global warming. The game features "going green tips" and natural tokens such as a bamboo ring, a black walnut pyramid and a piece of crystal. Find this game at lateforthesky.com.