LAKEWISE & PLASTIC FREE is a learning app that cultivates a waste-free mindset and plastic-reduction behaviors.

Core Features (visual prototype)

• Learning with a Neride: Virtual avatar—Nerides, daughters of Nireas—teaches water sustainability, river histories, myths, and the impacts of plastics on aquatic systems through short narrative episodes.
• Plastic Life-Cycle Explorer: Interactive visualizations reveal hidden plastic sources and why recycling is a last-resort rather than a panacea.
• Gamified Missions: Weekly trackers (e.g., “How much plastic did you not consume this week?”), household pathways to becoming plastic-free, and badges for streaks and milestones.
• Action Toolkit: Step-by-step swaps to natural materials (wood, leather, clay); mindful packaging choices (prefer carton, metal, glass); carry a reusable water bottle; reusable bags; DIY gifts; support local markets; reduce overall consumption; and recycle responsibly.
• Food & Growing Hub: Cooking recipes for items typically sold in plastic (bread, biscuits, etc.), nutrition tips, and balcony-garden micro-guides to grow ingredients.
• Community Connector: Geolocated listings of nearby NGO clean-ups and citizen-science actions; opt-in dashboards to share progress.
• Impact Analytics (privacy-aware): Personal and class dashboards estimating plastic avoided and biodiversity benefits.

Learning Goals
Learners will:

• Know: Hidden sources and full life cycle of plastics; socio-ecological impacts on water systems; limits of recycling.
• Feel: Cultural and emotional connection to water through mythic storytelling and indigenous/ancient wisdom.
• Do: Consistently practice plastic-free habits (reusables, mindful packaging choices, DIY/repair, local purchasing, balcony growing), participate in clean-ups, and model a waste-free lifestyle at home and school.