Bold Donut develops interactive, games-based solutions that educate users on sustainability practices through engaging gameplay on smartphones and laptops. Their platform addresses the lack of awareness about waste management and recycling, evidenced by a 100% increase in waste knowledge among participants in pilot programs.
Funding
$20K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many organizations struggle to effectively educate their audiences on sustainability practices, leading to poor waste management, inefficient energy consumption, and a general lack of engagement with sustainability initiatives. Traditional methods like posters and emails often fail to capture attention or drive meaningful behavior change.
Solution
Bold Donut offers a "games-as-a-service" platform that uses customized, interactive games to educate employees and students on sustainability basics. The platform transforms complex topics like waste segregation and sustainable energy into engaging gameplay experiences accessible on smartphones and laptops. By integrating game mechanics with sustainability learning, Bold Donut provides organizations with a fun and measurable way to improve knowledge, encourage action, and track the impact of their sustainability efforts. The games provide a safe environment for users to experiment with climate-positive behaviors without fear of judgment.
Target Audience
Bold Donut primarily targets large organizations, including educational institutions and corporations, seeking to improve sustainability awareness and practices among their students and employees.
Features
- Customizable games tailored to an organization's branding and specific sustainability goals
- Gamified learning experiences covering topics such as waste management, circular economy, and sustainable energy
- Interactive quizzes and puzzles to test and reinforce knowledge
- Leaderboards, collective goals, and customizable avatars to encourage engagement and friendly competition
- Data analytics to track player progress, knowledge gains, and behavior changes
- Campaign mode for seasonal events with relevant waste items and atmospheric changes