Ali Bin Ali Holding’s Monoprix Qatar introduced a more sustainable way of shopping with reusable bags, after becoming 'the first and only supermarket in Qatar to start using paper bags,' a statement said Sunday.
On January 1, 2023, Monoprix Qatar had launched the permanent campaign, ‘Let’s be the change – reduce, reuse, recycle’.
Customers at any Monoprix store in Qatar can now purchase one re-usable bag for QR1 and also get a voucher worth QR1 in return, in effect getting the bag free of cost. This QR1 voucher, valid for one month, can be redeemed at any of the Monoprix stores on the next visit.
"The QR1 cost of the reusable bag is just to make customers conscious about the number of bags they use and use them only when it’s necessary. Making the use of these bags even more sustainable, the supermarket will exchange any used or damaged Monoprix reusable bags for free, for life," it was explained.
Customers can also choose to donate their vouchers to charity efforts. In partnership with Qatar Charity, the hypermarket has placed voucher donation boxes on each of its cash counters for customers to make a contribution. Monoprix will then pay Qatar Charity the equivalent amount of the number of vouchers collected.
Monoprix regional general manager Sébastien Farhat said: “Monoprix supermarket uses a large number of bags every year and this is not good news for the environment. We are always looking to more sustainable, environment-friendly solutions and the reusable shopping bags seemed to be the perfect answer to this situation. Monoprix is much more than just a supermarket, we want to give back and do our humble bit for the community. I am sure this campaign will help raise awareness and the eco-friendly shopping option will be well-received and contribute substantially to a greener future for our planet.”
