The Environmental Impact of Plastic Hangers in the UK.
956.6 Million plastic hangers purchased by brands and retailers in the fashion industry per year.
60%
of clothing sales associated with a plastic hanger.
5%
of fashion companies deliberately dispose of the plastic hangers they no longer require.
82%
of companies say that sustainability is important.
but only
15%
cite recyclability as the primary consideration for hanger selection.
80%
of hangers in retail are made of plastic
68%
of fashion companies don't know from what type of plastic their hangers are made.
In the Luxury Clothing Sector:
148.2 Million
Plastic in-transit hangers are used per year.
82.6 Million
Plastic hangers are sent out in online clothing orders.
Download the full report here:
Research conducted by:
Emma Reed and Dr. Alana James
For further information, requests for a full copy of the report, or to interview Arch & Hook CEO Sjoerd Fauser and Dr. Alana James please contact Hooton:
+31 (0)20 261 93 88
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