# Cardboard Hangers Ditto's Eco-Friendly Hangers Save Land Fill Space By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dittos-hangers References: [dittohangers](http://www.dittohangers.com/) Ditto's ecological hangers are made entirely from [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifi) and are available in highly compressed paperboard or PET plastic. The founders of [Ditto Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-sewing) point out that 8 billion hangers are thrown into U.S landfills each year, which is enough to fill the Empire State Building 4.6 times. I definitely think that is enough reason to switch over these eco-friendly, [recyclable hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger). **Implications** - Eco-friendly products like this one appeal to consumers who are attempting to reduce their carbon footprint. Consumers are willing to sacrifice small luxuries in order to make their home more environmentally safe. As consumers' priorities make this environmental shift, industries should adapt and provide household eco-options for them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Hangers:** The trend of eco-friendly hangers presents an opportunity for companies to offer sustainable alternatives to traditional hangers. - **Reducing Carbon Footprint:** The trend of reducing carbon footprint creates a demand for products that help consumers make more eco-conscious choices. - **Household Eco-options:** The trend of household eco-options calls for the development of a variety of environmentally friendly products for the home. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly hangers by offering sustainable hangers as a part of their product lineup. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry has the opportunity to produce eco-friendly hangers and contribute to reducing the amount of waste in landfills. - **Sustainability Consulting:** With the trend of reducing carbon footprint, the sustainability consulting industry can assist businesses in implementing eco-friendly strategies and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger.md) - [Compact Laundry-Hanging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangdrying-system.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [Creative Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair.md) - [Sustainable Dishwasher Pods Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-dishwasher-tablets.md) - [Time-Saving Travel Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timesaving-travel-hanger.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolvable-gift-wrap.md)