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Clothes hanger (metal)

Composition

Made of steel wire, which may be galvanised, coated with paint, or covered with a thin layer of plastic.

Environmental impact

A metal hanger discarded improperly can corrode in a landfill for years, and its thin plastic coating may create microplastics. Recycling steel wire saves energy compared to new production.

Disposal instructions

Dispose of it at a recycling yard or in a metal container, depending on local waste management guidelines. Recommendation: If you have surplus hangers in good condition, consider donating them for further use (for example, to a dry cleaner).

Factoid

The modern shape of the metal clothes hanger was invented in 1903 as a practical solution to a shortage of hangers in a cloakroom and has been widely used ever since.