Balloon pollution is completely avoidable.
Juvenile Kemp’s Ridley
Photo: L. Byrd – Sea Turtle Hospital, Mote Marine Laboratory
If you are thinking about having a balloon release….please think again!
Releasing balloons is simply littering, as all balloons will return to pollute the Earth, including those falsely marketed as “biodegradable.”
It only takes one balloon to take another life…are you willing to take that risk?
Not only does it contribute to the death toll of wildlife but these actions also encourage others to do the same. People may see the balloons from miles away and perhaps decide to do the same thing, only adding more trash to the already polluted land and waters.
Think about the impact your balloons will have on other life. From your joy of letting balloons go – pain, misery, and death will come to any animal that encounters it.
Check out our list of eco-friendly ideas to get started.
Latex Balloons
If you’re still considering a balloon release, please look at our photo gallery and ask yourself if you would want your balloon to be the next photo posted. Read about The Ugly Truth the balloon industry is trying to hide from unsuspecting consumers.
We all live on this planet together with people and animals. We have the power to make good decisions for ourselves and our home, planet Earth.
This website was created to educate people about the effects of balloon releases in hopes that their newfound knowledge will help them make a more informed decision.
Entangled beak
With so many alternatives, there’s no reason not to choose another option…
