Recycled Plastic Hangers Compared to The Rest — ( r e ) ˣ

When you went to college you most likely picked out a color scheme. For your XL twin sheets, the double-sided comforter, the butterfly chair you still have somewhere, and the hangers! 

Recycled plastic hangers weren’t a thing yet so you went to Wal-Mart or Target and got the cheapest, because, college. Those hangers served you well over the 4+ years and made all the trips back and forth with you.

Some made it to your first apartment, some didn’t. 

Over time more hangers broke — in the car, the suitcase, from a too-heavy winter coat and you finally decided you needed adult hangers. 

But what do you do with the old ones?

• Can’t recycle them

• Goodwill won’t take them

• Salvation Army is a nope

And how do you decide on new ones? 

You want something that will last you a long time and something that’s easier on the planet would be great. 

• The felt ones look nice, too bad 3 broke on impact.

• The wooden ones look super fancy but are slippery.

• The wire ones bend too easily.

  
  

If you’re incorporating more sustainable practices or actively shopping for new hangers, let’s talk about the pros and cons of 7 different types of hangers. 

And of course, why we think ( r e )ˣ recycled plastic hangers are the best choice for your clothes and the environment.