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CA Lawmakers Mull Bans On Drinking Straws, Mylar Balloons
Posted on June 2, 2017 by DrRossH in Balloons, Plastic StrawsTwo items you'll find at many a California celebration might soon be restricted if local legislators get their way, as a certain type of balloon faces tighter laws at the state level and the city of Berkeley considers banning...
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Fife Matters: Parents of babies briefly known but forever loved won’t forget balloon ban – The Courier
Posted on June 2, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsTomorrow is my daughter Liberty’s fifth birthday. Libby was stillborn on May 30, 2012, so as you can imagine it’s a trying time for the whole family as we reflect upon what might – what should – have been...
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Ryde Council bans balloons
Posted on June 2, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsRYDE Mayor Bill Pickering has banned the release of balloons at parks and council events, but don’t call him a party pooper. Source: Ryde Council bans balloons RYDE Mayor Bill Pickering has banned the release of balloons at parks and...
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Ocean City launches ‘Don’t Let Go’ anti balloon-release promotion – USA
Posted on May 8, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsOCEAN CITY — The city Environmental Commission is addressing the dangers of helium balloons released into the air with a new informational campaign. OCEAN CITY — The city Environmental Commission is addressing the dangers of helium balloons released into the...
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Balloons banned involving council – Australia
Posted on April 28, 2017 by DrRossH in Balloons, GeneralUp to date breaking news and information from around the Echuca Moama region. Source: Riverine Herald Release of balloons at all Federation Council events and on council-owned or managed reserves are now banned, due to the negative impact balloons have on...
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Why balloon releases need to stop
Posted on April 26, 2017 by DrRossH in Balloons, GeneralAll around the world, communities are starting to speak out against the senseless 'mass aerial litter' created by balloons. Source: Why balloon releases need to stop Here in Melbourne Australia our group Beachpatrol picked up 745 balloons or fragments off just...
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Bubble plan to burst ballooning problem
Posted on April 8, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsWILDLIFE deaths from plastic pollution have surged around Port Phillip Bay, prompting calls for people to “swap balloons for bubbles”. Source: Bubble plan to burst ballooning problem Congratulations to the council of Port Phillip in Melbourne Australia. A great move to...
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Call for councils to ban sky lanterns and balloons in Lincolnshire – UK
Posted on March 27, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsThe 'Don't Let Go' campaign is calling for Lincolnshire councils to join a voluntary ban on the release of balloons and sky lanterns. The campaign is an effort to save wildlife by the Marine... Source: Call for councils to ban...
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Petition asks for ban on balloon releases on Aquidneck Island -USA
Posted on March 27, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsBy: Stormtracker Meteorologist Tim Studebaker Facebook & Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - Fresh on the heels of the plastic bag ban in Newport, a new C... Source: Petition asks for ban on balloon releases on Aquidneck Island Macmillan...
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Councils urged to ban balloon releases
Posted on March 27, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsEvery council has been urged to ban all balloon releases after new research found balloon litter on beaches has increased by more than 50% in the past year. Source: Councils urged to ban balloon releases Emma Cunningham, pollution campaigns officer...
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