Town of East Fremantle and City of Fremantle residents can now test their waste sorting skills with a free, online game.
The Town and the City have partnered to launch 'Everyday Zero', an interactive waste education game designed to boost community knowledge and reduce landfill contamination.
The game, which is featured on both Council's websites, gives residents 30 seconds to sort as much waste as they can by dragging and dropping each waste item into the matching waste disposal option.
It also offers residents the opportunity to scan a waste item to identify which bin it should be placed in, providing instant feedback and clear expectations.
Residents will also be able to test their knowledge at a dedicated kiosk with an iPad at the City of Fremantle Library.
Town of East Fremantle Mayor Tony Natale said the game would give both Councils access to real time data on common mistakes, demographics and contamination trends, allowing them to tailor future waste education strategies.
"Waste contamination remains a significant challenge for councils, increasing landfill volumes and processing costs," he said.
"I encourage all community members to give the game a go, and to test their waste sorting knowledge."
City of Fremantle Mayor Ben Lawver said gamification of waste education messages aimed to support long-term behaviour change by making the information accessible, repeatable and fun.
"By being interactive and providing instant feedback, the game helps to reduce confusion around tricky waste items such as garden hoses, plastic storage tubs and everyday household items like coffee granules and tea bags," he said.
To test your waste sorting knowledge head to: Using your bins – City of Fremantle
Or visit the Town of East Fremantle's website: Waste & Recycling – Three Bin System " Town of East Fremantle
Above image: City of Fremantle Mayor Ben Lawver and Town of East Fremantle Mayor Tony Natale test their waste sorting knowledge
