The battle of the clothes pegs. Which is best?

Pros:

✅  Cheap and easy to find.
✅  Available in lots of colours/sizes.
✅  Some newer options (eg NONA) are made from 100% recycled ocean plastic (e.g. old fishing nets), which helps tackle marine waste.

Cons:

❌  Standard plastic pegs snap easily in sun, cold, or after a few squeezes.
❌  Even recycled plastic options still shed microplastics over time.
❌  Most can’t be recycled: once they fail they will be sent straight to landfill.

Pros:

✅  Made from renewable resources like beechwood or bamboo.
✅  If they have been untreated, they can biodegrade or be composted.
✅  Classic vintage look (and a nostalgic snap).

Cons:

❌  Absorb moisture and can warp, swell, or go mouldy.
❌  Springs can rust and stain clothes.
❌  Don’t grip as strongly on heavy laundry.
❌  Need replacing more often.

Pros:

✅  Super long lasting: designed to last decades.
✅  Rust-resistant, even in salty seaside air.
✅  Strong grip for heavier items like towels, denim, or bedding.
✅  No splinters, staining, or snapping.

Cons:

❌  Higher carbon footprint to manufacture than wood.
❌  More expensive upfront.
❌  If you only ever need a few pegs, it can feel like an over-investment!