1. Casual Gaming:An analysis of environmental impact on the industry Erik Femtio Kronor Rob Yankee Doodle
2. What environmental trends are at work in the casual gaming world? Increasing demand for green products Societal pressure on various industries to reduce environmental footprint Trend towards greater digital consumption
3. How does casual gaming negatively affect the environment? Creation of E-waste Ever-changing programs require new equipment Out-dated equipment becomes hazardous trash Overuse of energy Gaming programs require high amounts of electricity to work
4. Use of casual gaming to educate the consumer about the environment Creation of games that promote environmental awareness Cybertracker World Project* Educates customers about wildlife Helps illiterate African bushmen track trends in flora and fauna *”Gaming for Life: How video games can develop ecological thinking and science skills” Stevenson, Liebenberg et al., University of Massachusetts
5. How can the casual gaming industry reduce its environmental impact? Ensure programs work on multiple platforms Reduce need for redundant equipment and therefore e-waste Recycling programs Institute systems to recycle old electronic parts Energy footprint Innovate more effective electric usage in gaming programs