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Balloons Blow provides information to educate people about the destructive effects that released balloons have on animals, people, and the environment, and strives to inspire and promote an eco-conscious lifestyle.

All released balloons, including those falsely marketed as “biodegradable latex,” return to Earth as ugly litter. They kill countless animals and cause dangerous power outages. Balloons are also a waste of Helium, a finite resource. Balloons can travel thousands of miles and pollute the most remote and pristine places.

resources from Balloons Blow

Balloons Blow provides information to educate people about the destructive effects released balloons have on animals, people, and the environment, and strives to inspire and promote an eco-conscious lifestyle.

All released balloons, including those falsely marketed as “biodegradable latex,” return to Earth as ugly litter. They kill countless animals and cause dangerous power outages. Balloons are also a waste of Helium, a finite resource. Balloons can travel thousands of miles and pollute the most remote and pristine places.

Balloon Laws

balloons floating in bay of fundy

Mass balloon releases are illegal in several states, cities, and countries. Releasing balloons and sky lanterns should be illegal everywhere, because after all, it is simply littering. Below is a list of U.S. states and cities that have balloon laws.

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Learn the Issues

why balloons are bad for the environment

Many people are unaware that balloon pollution is a growing problem with deadly consequences. It is completely preventable, yet millions of balloons are intentionally released every year. What happens to these balloons? Where do they go?

Balloon Pollution Info

Facts & PHOTOS

balloon plastic in ocean

Click below for printable fact sheets and info pics to hand out and educate people about the issue of balloon pollution. Businesses that give out or sell balloons can hand out these cards to ensure their product doesn’t end up littering some far-off place.

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Make the Promise!

balloon pollution on beach

To promote environmental respect and create more environmentally conscious individuals, have your teacher, principal, mayor, officials make the promise to never let balloons go. Don’t forget to sign yourself!

Sign the Pledge