Woman Exchanges Old Appliances for Makro Vouchers in Video, Store Promotes Electronic Waste Disposal
- A woman traded all her old appliances at Makro and in exchange, she got vouchers from the store
- The store is looking specifically for electronic waste, like broken or unusable devices, as part of its recycling programme
- The initiative is aimed at promoting responsible disposal of e-waste but the retailer has since cancelled the campaign in a bid to reevaluate the process
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Source: TikTok
A woman is making an environmentally responsible move by exchanging old appliances for Makro vouchers.
Vouchers for old appliances
In a TikTok video, @_minenhlem shared the process of how she got the vouchers and what appliances she traded in. Makro is on the hunt for electronic waste, such as broken or non-functional devices. The goal is to encourage the proper disposal of electronic waste, which can be detrimental to the environment when left in landfills.
By offering Makro vouchers for these non-working appliances, this woman is inspiring others to recycle and reduce the negative impact of e-waste. It's a win-win situation, helping people declutter their homes while contributing to a cleaner, greener planet.
Since then, Makro’s vouchers for the electronic trash initiative have been cancelled. According to the Sowetan, thousands of people queued at the chain's stores countrywide last weekend to exchange e-waste — old cellphones, appliances and other electronic goods — for up to R600 in Makro vouchers.
The store is since looking to revamp the process.
Watch the video below:
Mzansi voucher curiosity
People from across the country are now curious about participating in this programme from Makro, which not only helps clear homes of broken devices but also contributes to a cleaner environment.
Netizens flocked to the comment section to share their views:
@Thumeka shared:
"Thank you so much, love. I went to Makro today and I made about R2 000."
@Aime Mbhiza said:
"Ahiii the Macbook and Dell, I could have fixed them."
@ChefKano commented:
"Ngiyabonga. I have old appliances that I didn't want to throw away."
@Nhleks shared:
"I'm going to clean up my mom's place."
@Hlatse praised:
"Thanks for the plug, sis."
@Sitha_S commented:
"I’m definitely taking my old appliances, thank you for the plug, sisi."
@Sbo Viya shared:
"I have so many, I’m going there."
Makro listed as cheapest store to buy groceries
In a similar story, Briefly News reported that South Africans are always looking for a bargain when buying groceries, but with the increase in food prices, buying basics has been difficult.
A research report on different grocery retailers has revealed that Makro might be a cheap store to shop at for essentials.
While some South Africans found the information helpful, others believe that where you buy groceries is all about personal preference.
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