Balloons are a very common decoration element in celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, graduations, communions and baptisms. Most of them pollute the environment and have a negative impact on the fauna, since they are They can take up to 500 years to degrade.
Balloons are generally made of polyurethane or nylon in the case of metallic balloons. If they are inflated with helium and released outside, they can reach up to 10 kilometers high, making it impossible to determine where they will fall. Also, can be a threat to animalsinterrupt the air route of birds, cause suffocation in terrestrial and marine animals.
Balloon pieces can also be a danger to young children if they are swallowed. They are definitely not a sustainable and conscious option. But, if you want to continue enjoying this type of decoration for a special occasion, you should know about the existence of biodegradable balloons, made with 100% natural latex.
It is an organic material that comes from rubber trees that are located in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is obtained through a slow dripping process in the bark that allows get the sap without hurting the tree. The balloons are made by mixing this sap with a natural pigment and a coagulant.
This kind of biodegradable balloons takes about 6 months to break down In its whole. An hour after inflating, they begin to oxidize and then break. For this option to be truly sustainable, it is best to tie them by hand, without using paper, tape or plastic labels. And it is important to make sure that its composition is 100% latex since many other balloons are made with latex resin mixed with non-ecological materials.
Compared to traditional balloons, those made with the sap of the rubber tree could be an option, but it is important not to abuse them, since although they are biodegradable, They can also have a negative impact on nature if they are not used consciously..
The release of balloons, even though they are biodegradable, would not be an option either: helium makes them explode and break into small fragments, threatening fauna and nature in general. A good decision would be use them only indoors from homes or event halls to ensure they are disposed of in the trash and prevent them from becoming a danger to the environment.
The transition to a 100% green life can take time. That is why it is important to have options, and demand sustainable alternatives to markets for information to spread.
WOULD YOU USE THIS ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR CELEBRATIONS?
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