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Clothes Hanger

First invented in the mid-1800s as a way to store garments. Nowadays, hangers come in different materials like wood, steel, and plastic. Due to the curved ends, they tend to get stuck easily in sorting and recycling equipment.

Components

What To Do

Do It Well

Step(s) to Dispose

Step #1

Identify the type of hanger

Step #2

Place into the respective bin

Do It Better

Alternative(s) to Reduce Waste

1

JOIN a community

Consider giving away usable hangers in a freecycling group. Return store hangers after dry washing services.

2

SHOP sustainable

Opt for durable hangers that are long-lasting.

3

2nd Hand, Swap, Rent and Borrow

Purchase second-hand hangers

NOW YOU KNOW

WHAT TO DO WITH

To kill two birds with one stone, we could attempt to own fewer clothes so that we need fewer hangers.

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