A New York woman has become an internet sensation for her unconventional approach to recycling. Guess who the culprit is? A grandma who turned an old microwave into a unique DIY mailbox.
Grandma's homemade microwave mailbox goes viral
In today's world, environmental protection is of paramount importance, and recycling plays a key role. Disposing of old appliances means sending harmful toxins to landfills. But upcycling offers a great alternative. Upcycling allows us to give used items a new life, saving valuable resources and keeping harmful chemicals out of the ground.
Originally a TikTok post, the video shows off Grandma's upcycling genius. Now trending on Instagram, the video begins with the caption, “POV: Arriving in Queens to see Grandma's mailbox,” before introducing the ingenious solution: repurposing a microwave into a mailbox to proudly display on the porch.
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Internet users are impressed
The resourceful grandma even goes so far as to label her microwave, with further instructions included in a sticker in the bottom right corner of the microwave door. This hilarious video takes a humorous turn when grandma opens the empty microwave and a voice can be heard asking, “Grandma, what's that?” Her reaction? A hearty laugh before closing the door, drawing chuckles from viewers too.
Since being uploaded on June 2, the video has garnered an astounding 4.3 million views, with social media users flocking to the comments section to praise the grandma for her fun and witty approach.
One user was clearly impressed, dubbing the piece “Mailcrowave,” while another jokingly asked, “Definition of 'reduce, reuse, recycle'?” “Hence the name Hotmail,” one commented, while another hilariously commented, “Grandma Economics never lets you down!” “She's got hot news!” joked another.
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This grandma's creativity is a reminder that upcycling can not only be practical, but also downright fun – so the next time you're throwing out some old appliances, consider following her example and breathing some quirky new life into them.
Cover image courtesy of @upworthy/ Instagram
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