Help us keep our land and oceans balloon free
Released balloons, even those falsely labeled as “biodegradable latex,” become litter that harms, or kills, marine life, wildlife, and domesticated animals, and can cause power outages.
Balloons Blow provides information to educate others of the destructive effects balloon releases have on the environment and strives to inspire and promote an eco-conscious lifestyle.
Report a Release
You can instead have fun, celebrate, and remember with these environmentally-friendly alternatives.
Donations Support
All donations and store profits are deeply appreciated. Every dollar helps us educate others about the deadly litter released balloons become.
Make the Promise
Make the promise — don’t let balloons go. Print your certificate and pledge to protect wildlife and marine life today.
On land and in oceans across the globe, balloons are deadly, single-use litter with long-lasting harm. A few hours of fun can create a decade or more of danger for creatures that never signed up for the celebration.
A Sky Full of Wishes — A Ground Full of Waste
Mass balloon releases turn into scattered litter across land and sea, often with deadly consequences.
Save Helium for Saving Lives
Science, medicine, and technology depend on helium.
Balloons and Blackouts
Mylar balloons can hit power lines and knock out electricity.
Mylar Balloons
Mylar (foil) balloons are made from a type of plastic called “metallicized polyester,” which is not biodegradable and can linger in the environment for decades or even centuries.
