In almost everything, you can choose to go green. That includes even in online gaming. Harrison Ford is probably thinking the same as he now helps create a facebook game called “Ecotopia” with a green concept.
As a vice chairman of the Conservation International’s board of directors, you can already deduce that Ford is a passionate environmentalist. His organization’s plan of using technology to tap into the world of gamers and introduce the importance of caring for the environment is sure a smart move. Seeing how facebook gaming is now a norm to youngsters and even adults, it seems that they are really using the web to their advantage.
With the elements of environmental villians, polluted cities and green choices, Ford and his team is up to making an educational, modern and engaging medium to share to the online population the importance of the “green cause”.
If you are a mom, this can also help you develop a green home environment. Apart from using green cleaning products and other green supplies, you can also encourage your kids to play the game to learn green activities that they can apply in real life.
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In an effort to draw more attention to their cause, Harrison Ford and Conservation International are turning to the online gaming world of Facebook.
Called “Ecotopia,” the game will place players in the middle of a city overwhelmed with pollution and urban decay. Their goal is to introduce sustainable initiatives that will reverse the environmental damage and benefit your citizens. Along the way, participants will also have the opportunity to earn extra points for performing real-world green actions – as well as get other Facebook users involved in the action.
“As a passionate supporter of Conservation International’s work, I am excited that Talkie and CI are collaborating on Ecotopia,” said Ford, vice chairman of the organization’s board of directors. “This game represents a refreshing new way to engage millions of people in addressing critical environmental issues and finding solutions that work for the well-being of humanity.”
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Read more of Harrison Ford’s Green Game: MiamiHerald.com
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Even while enjoying a modern hobby or activity, you can still go green. Like in online gaming, you can choose to play eco-friendly games that promote environmental awareness.
If you are not one who is into web gaming, you can instead encourage others to play “green” online games as Harrison Ford’s “Ecotopia”. Those others could be your kids, nephews and nieces or it could be your husband. And while encouraging them, you can also help the environment by implementing simple green steps as using green cleaning products.
Modern or old-style, going green techniques can sure help preserve the planet. So whatever it is you prefer, implement them well to really help the environment.
