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Find Joy in Sustainable Living: From Trash to Treasure with Eco-Friendly Initiatives at SM Supermalls

Posted by SM Supermalls on January 15, 2025

Start the year right by decluttering responsibly! From trading in old gadgets to recycling pre-loved clothes, SM Supermalls and their partners make going green rewarding and easy.

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This New Year, why not take stock of your belongings and revisit the iconic question from Marie Kondo: does this spark joy?

You might discover items that no longer serve you—clothes that don’t fit, electronics gathering dust, or gadgets that could find a new purpose with someone else. The good news? Recycling these items has never been easier, thanks to establishments ready to help you go green. Even better, many of these partners are conveniently located at SM Supermalls!

Check out this list of partner merchants where you can drop off your recyclables—and you might even enjoy some exciting perks along the way!

 

Power Mac Center 

Get a discount on your new iPhone when you UpTrade your old one!

Power Mac Center's UpTrade program allows customers to trade in their old devices—such as smartphones, tablets, MacBooks, or Apple Watches—for store credits applicable toward new Apple products. Visit any Power Mac Center or The Loop branch to have your device assessed. Through their partner, CompAsia, and their app, they will be able to assess your device’s trade-in value. Once confirmed, you can then use your credits to be able to purchase any product in the store. 

Don’t forget to back up your device and deactivate any locks before trading it in. For more information on their UpTrade program, visit their website or pop by any Power Mac Center branch located in SM Mall of Asia, SM City Pampanga, SM Lanang, and in many more SM Malls nationwide. Check the full list here.

 

H&M

Drop your old clothes at H&M stores and get a thank you voucher!

H&M’s Garment Collecting program, running since 2013, makes it easy to recycle unwanted clothes and textiles from any brand, in any condition, at their stores in the Philippines and worldwide. Simply drop off these items at an H&M store near you and in return, you will receive a thank-you voucher, which you can use for your next purchase. 

For every medium-sized paper bag filled with clothes and textiles you drop off for recycling, you'll receive one thank-you voucher granting you a 15% discount. You can bring up to two bags per day, earning you a maximum of two vouchers per day. 

Keep in mind that these vouchers are applicable only to regular-priced items and will only be applied to one item per transaction—not your total bill. Plus, they’re valid for one year, so don’t forget to use them before they expire!

Learn more about this initiative by visiting H&M in SM City North Edsa, SM City Cebu, SM City Bacolod, and in many more SM Mall branches nationwide. Check the full list here.

 

Uniqlo

Give your old Uniqlo faves a new life by donating them.

Uniqlo designs its pieces with a commitment to sustainability, following its LifeWear philosophy of creating clothing “for today, tomorrow, and beyond.” This approach prioritizes responsibly sourced materials and minimizes carbon footprints, ensuring that each item is made with care for both people and the planet.

But also! Uniqlo makes it easy for customers to give their pre-loved items a second life through the RE.UNIQLO donation program, available in stores nationwide. This initiative encourages sustainability by allowing you to donate your used Uniqlo clothing, ensuring that they are either repurposed or given to those in need.

Wearable items in good condition are given to Uniqlo’s partner organizations, who distribute them to communities in need, fostering a cycle of sharing and sustainability. Clothes that are no longer suitable for wearing are repurposed into new items like reusable bags, pouches, or functional materials like insulation.

To know more about RE.UNIQLO, visit Uniqlo at SM Megamall, SM City Clark, SM City Iloilo, and in many more SM Mall branches nationwide. Check the full list here.

 

SM Cares

Get cash for your trash every first Friday and Saturday of the month!

SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, invites everyone to help make the world a greener place through its Trash to Cash program. Held every first Friday and Saturday of the month, this initiative allows patrons to drop off recyclable items like paper, plastics, PET bottles, and glass, among others. These items are then weighed, and their equivalent value is computed on the spot, and customers are given cash in exchange. 

Dispose your old or broken gadgets properly thru SM’s electronic collection drop boxes located at SM Cyberzones.

 

Additionally, SM Cyberzones nationwide feature SM Electronic Collection Drop Boxes, where you can safely dispose of old or broken electronic devices. These gadgets often contain materials hazardous to the environment, making it crucial to keep them separate from regular waste. By bringing them to these dedicated e-waste collection points, you ensure they are handled and disposed of responsibly.

With these initiatives, SM Supermalls makes it easier than ever to join the movement for a more sustainable future.

This New Year, let’s make sustainability a part of our resolutions! By taking simple steps like recycling old items, donating pre-loved clothes, or trading in gadgets and reusable bottles, we can reduce waste and help build a greener future.

SM Supermalls and its merchant partners make these efforts convenient, rewarding, and impactful. Whether you’re clearing out your closet, upgrading your tech, or giving a second life to your reusable bottles, these programs offer opportunities to declutter responsibly while enjoying perks along the way.

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