Many people ask how/what to say to prevent a balloon release. Here are some ideas 🙂 Modify as necessary!
- Balloon releases for lost loved ones: We support you, ________, but please do not release balloons at the _________. Many aren’t aware released balloons return to Earth as deadly litter, including those falsely marketed as “biodegradable.” It is for that reason balloon releases are illegal in many places around the world. Please consider alternatives. A mass bubble blowing would be beautiful 🙂 Let’s honor loved ones while also respecting the living. There are many wonderful alternatives that won’t risk harm to others. Some examples here: BalloonsBlow.org/environmentally-friendly-alternatives.
- When someone says they are releasing “biodegradable” balloons: Please understand, those latex balloons that are falsely marketed as “biodegradable” are actually more harmful because their burst remains mimic food to animals on land and sea. It only takes one balloon to kill. Please help educate others. There are so many beautiful alternatives. Let’s honor lost loved ones without risking harm to those still living… BalloonsBlow.org/environmentally-friendly-alternatives.
- Sky Lantern releases: Sky lanterns are not “biodegradable.” They all return to Earth as deadly litter. They have killed animals, burned people, cause the death of a little boy when one landed on his house, and have started huge wildfires and structures fires. They are also illegal in many places around the world. Learn more here: BalloonsBlow.org/flaming-litter.