Microsoft launches e-waste recycling program; users can exchange for store vouchers

by geekzhang on 2013-05-03 13:20:20

Recently, Microsoft has fully launched the RecycleforReward (recycling waste electronic equipment for coupons) campaign. Consumers can bring their soon-to-be-discarded laptops, tablets, phones, digital audio players, video game consoles, and video games to Microsoft retail stores. The staff in the store will then inspect these items to assess their value and ultimately provide corresponding Microsoft store vouchers.Microsoft described on its official website that first, you just need to bring your computer, phone, or other devices to the service desk of a Microsoft retail store. We will evaluate them based on their operating condition and current market price. If they still have some value, we will offer you Microsoft store vouchers. If they no longer have any usable value, we will help you clear the data from the device and recycle it. This process will be very fast and simple, and we will not charge any fees.This campaign by Microsoft seems to be an announcement to the public that, as a software giant, they have a responsibility to help the world clean up and recycle discarded electronics.