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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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