OVERVIEW

Zeleni bod is a digital platform developed as part of the broader Zeleni talas initiative by Mont Way d.o.o., aiming to encourage responsible recycling habits among citizens. Through strategically placed TOMRA reverse vending machines, users can recycle materials such as metal, glass, and paper and earn points in return. These points can later be redeemed for discounts in various partner retail locations. The platform consists of a mobile application for citizens and an administrative interface for Mont Way staff, providing full control over point tracking, voucher management, and system monitoring.

CHALLANGE

The key challenge was to design and implement a system that connects physical recycling machines with a digital rewards program in a seamless and user-friendly way. Mont Way needed a reliable and scalable solution to track user interactions with TOMRA machines, calculate points based on deposited materials, and manage a growing ecosystem of discount vouchers. Integration with TOMRA’s remote server infrastructure, secure user authentication, and real-time synchronization between machines, the mobile app, and the admin panel were essential to ensure a consistent and rewarding experience for both citizens and administrators.

SOLUTION

We developed a modular software system composed of three main components: a backend platform for voucher and point management, a mobile app (available for Android and iOS) for citizens, and an integration layer with TOMRA’s server infrastructure. Users can register and log into the app, connect to recycling machines, and instantly receive points for deposited materials. They can then browse available vouchers, “purchase” them using their points, and activate them when redeeming a discount in-store. The admin panel provides Mont Way with complete oversight of all user activity, voucher usage, and system performance.

RESULT

The Zeleni bod platform has successfully introduced a gamified approach to recycling, increasing citizen engagement and promoting eco-friendly behavior through tangible incentives. Mont Way now has a centralized system for managing the full lifecycle of recycling interactions, point rewards, and voucher redemptions. The project has laid the groundwork for future expansion of the recycling network and has created a digital bridge between environmental action and everyday consumer behavior.

TECHNOLOGIES

Technologies that have been used: Native JavaScript, Vue.js, Vuetify, PHP Laravel 10, MySQL 8, Nginx on Amazon, REST API.