The West London Waste Authority (WLWA) and environmental education company Wastebuster have launched a new interactive online game for children to ‘challenge the way they view waste’.
Aimed at children aged between eight and 12-years-old living in West London, ‘Wastebuster Universe’ takes players, or ‘cadets’, on a journey through an imaginary universe, inhabited by waste themed planets including ‘Planet Textiles’ and ‘Planet Organic’, whilst battling the evil ‘Bin’ to save the universe from waste.
Parents or teachers can register children to play the free game, who – once registered – will be able to play the game to complete challenges and ‘unlock’ planets. Cadets also have the choice on entering leaderboards, with prizes available for top-scoring players.
Launching the game, Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, Chair of WLWA, said: “The Wastebuster Universe helps young people to understand the impact that waste has on our planet in a unique, fun and challenging way. We are working closely with eco-teams in west London schools to encourage participation. However, it’s not limited to schools as the game is an ideal activity for the whole family – particularly parents wanting new ideas during half-term.”
Katy Newnham, Director of Wastebuster, added: “We are delighted to have worked with WLWA to create this brand new learning platform which we hope will revolutionise the way young people see waste. We aim to get as many cadets involved as possible, and spread the word about the importance of caring for the environment.”
Find out more about Wastebuster Universe.
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