EcoRewards: Turning Sustainable Actions into Real-World Rewards

Local governments and public sector organisations face challenges in encouraging sustainable behaviour at scale. EcoRewards, a public sector-backed initiative, aimed to incentivize eco-friendly actions—such as recycling, public transport use, and energy conservation—by offering rewards to citizens. To achieve this, they needed a scalable digital platform that could track participation, process rewards, and integrate with smart city infrastructure.

Solution

We developed a full-stack solution to bring EcoRewards to life:

• Custom API built with TypeScript and Node.js to handle user activity, rewards, and data processing.

• Admin dashboard in React and TypeScript for managing users, monitoring trends, and optimizing reward distribution.

• Public website designed and launched with Jekyll for a fast, accessible user experience.

• LoRaWAN-powered smartcard network deployed in Bracknell, using TheThingsNetwork to capture real-time user journeys.

Impact

By combining intuitive design with smart automation, EcoRewards can now:

✅ Track real-world sustainable behaviour with minimal user effort. ✅ Engage users through instant rewards that reinforce eco-friendly habits.
✅ Scale their platform efficiently, supporting more communities and businesses.

EcoRewards transforms good intentions into measurable impact—empowering people to make sustainable choices, one reward at a time.