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Clothes hanger (plastic)

Composition

Usually made of polystyrene or polypropylene, often with a metal hook. Colour is added as a pigment in the plastic.

Environmental impact

The mass use of single-use plastic hangers creates large amounts of plastic waste that end up in landfills and release microplastics, negatively affecting the environment and human health.

Disposal instructions

If the hanger is made of multiple materials and can be disassembled, separate the metal and plastic and dispose of them in the respective plastic/metal containers or take them to a recycling yard (according to local guidelines). Recommendation: If you have surplus hangers in good condition, consider donating them for further use (for example, to a dry cleaner).

Factoid

Several dozen billion plastic hangers are produced each year worldwide, and most of them end up in landfills.