Wondering what to do with those hangers that seem to multiply like rabbits after clothes shopping or a trip to the dry cleaner? Your old hangers can be repurposed into nifty craft projects to organize your home or add a bit of zip to your décor.
That’s important because many thrift stores and other second-hand shops won’t accept hangers for donation. Do check with your local thrift store first to see if you can share old hangers. Most hangers aren’t accepted in recycling bins either (check your local recycling rules). While you can return wire hangers to some dry cleaners or opt out of taking the hangers home when buying new clothes, more often than not, those hangers end up in the trash.
According to one estimate, 8 billion to 10 billion plastic and wire hangers are created and sold each year. Yet only 15 percent are recycled, which means a lot of waste…
Read the full article originally published at earth911.com.