Sunday, May 26, 2019 Speedway, Indiana 39,000 rubber latex deathtraps will be tossed into the environment during spring migration from the center of the United States. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway plans to continue their destructive balloon release tradition during their pre-race celebration of the Indy 500. For 72 years this environmental vandalism has continued despite decades … [Read more...]
Looking to do more?
Looking for more ways to help the environment and reduce your footprint?🙂 Here are some ideas to get you started. Every little bit helps & there is always room for improvement! 💖 - Use reusable bags - Get a reusable non-plastic water bottle (& coffee cup, etc) - Stop sucking! Refuse straws or get a glass, metal, or bamboo one - Refuse single-use products - Skip the plastic … [Read more...]
New Jersey Residents – Support Bill S3177
New Jersey friends, now is your chance to get balloon releases banned!!! Contact your representative and let them know you support Bill S3177 that will impose a $500 fine on anyone participating in this aerial littering. The powerful lobby, The Balloon Council, spends millions fighting balloon legislation that prohibits the release of this destructive sky trash. Let your voices be heard … [Read more...]
The Balloon Council
Learn more here: All Hail the Mighty Balloon Lobby Many people think The Balloon Council is just a bunch of clowns, but they are just like any other special interest group that fights for their right to pollute the environment. About 30 years ago a whale died in NJ. Cause of death, a balloon. This put the balloon industry in panic mode as kids began to ask for laws against balloon … [Read more...]
One Industry…One Voice
When you do a little research on balloon releases you are sure to come across balloon "educators." These sites are administered by balloon enthusiasts, people that make money from the balloon business whether it is through the decorating businesses or the manufacturing industry itself. Balloon art is one option that does not litter the balloons (usually). Manufacturers say that to be … [Read more...]
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