Mobile App Development for Environmental Services

A trailblazing company in environmental and recycling technology partnered with SmartDev to develop a mobile app that incentivizes responsible litter disposal through gamification. This Case Study explores how our expertise turned the client’s vision into an award-winning application, overcoming significant challenges and achieving remarkable success.
Headcount

2 Developers & 1 Project Manager

Industries

Entertainment Services/ Environmental Services

Products and Services

Mobile App

Timescales

Over 2.5 Years

Country

United Kingdom

Business Overview

Based in the United Kingdom, this innovative startup blends environmental impact with entertainment by encouraging responsible litter disposal through gamification. Focused on behavior change and community engagement, the company aims to make sustainability fun, rewarding, and accessible to all.

With a mission to reduce litter and promote recycling, the organization leverages mobile technology to drive real-world action. Its unique approach transforms everyday habits into interactive experiences, turning environmental responsibility into a shared game with tangible rewards.

The Challenge

As a mission-driven startup, the client set out to promote responsible litter disposal through an engaging, gamified mobile experience. However, with limited in-house technical resources, they faced the challenge of building a full-stack application from the ground up, requiring robust backend infrastructure, user-friendly interfaces, and dynamic, reward-driven features.

Additionally, the project demanded close coordination across distributed teams, navigating time zones and language differences. Ensuring smooth collaboration while maintaining development speed and quality was essential to turning their vision into a scalable, user-centric product.

The Solution

SmartDev went beyond a service provider role, becoming a strategic partner deeply committed to the client’s success. By adopting an agile approach and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, SmartDev ensured the app’s optimal performance and scalability. The team’s dedication to clear communication and efficient collaboration, despite geographical challenges, was instrumental in bringing the project to life.

It was SmartDev – who has developed everything, every piece of code, from the point at which we started from our MVP through to where we are now, has been written by your team. The product works, our users are using it, and users are loving it. That’s all down to the code that you guys have written

SimonFounder of LitterLotto

Technology Stacks

Android
iOS
Firebase
React Native
Node.JS

The Behaviour Change App

GAMIFICATION ELEMENTS

Leaderboards, feedback, and prizes engage users in a competitive, community-driven approach to litter disposal.

APP CLIPS & QUICK APPS INTEGRATION

Interact with the LitterLotto app using QR codes, no download required. Break down entry barriers for enhanced user convenience.

DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS

The app transforms litter data collection, providing detailed insights on litter types and locations for sustainable environmental strategies.

Client Achievements

2000000
Pieces of litter binned
10000
Downloads

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