Balloons and the Environment

Our Pledge

1. Balloon We Use.

Latex and Biodegradability

• We only use latex balloons that are made from Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), which is an organic material—not plastic—and we source our raw latex from sustainably managed farms. NRL is a natural polymer and is biodegradable. We understand the definition of biodegradability for many people has been evolving over time and there are extreme differences of opinions (i.e., is it time based, standards based, etc.). When we began using the term many years ago, we based our assertion simply on the dictionary definition of the word biodegradable: “capable of decaying through the action of living organisms: biodegradable paper; biodegradable detergent” (definition here from dictionary.com, but similar to the definition in most dictionaries).

2. Responsible Use of Balloons

When handling balloons, always remember:

• Never release balloons into the atmosphere.
• Never inhale helium gas.
• Always use a balloon pump to inflate your balloons.
• Always secure helium-filled balloons with a weight.
• When you're done enjoying your balloons, cut the ends and properly dispose.
• Keep children safe when playing with balloons and dispose any deflated or popped balloons right away.

3. Mylar Balloons

Mylar or Foil Balloons are not easily recyclable due to their construction. However, we make every effort to reuse our Mylar balloons and send used, uninflated balloons to the proper facility to recycle the balloons.