Helium balloon releases may be banned in Atlantic County parks – USA

Posted on April 11, 2019 by DrRossH in Balloons

NORTHFIELD _ The Atlantic County freeholders are expected to adopt an ordinance Tuesday to ban the release of helium filled balloons in any county park.

Source: Helium balloon releases may be banned in Atlantic County parks

Balloons eventually deflate and fall to Earth, where they become a source of non-biodegradeable material that pollutes waterways and can harm the health of marine animals. Balloons — like other types of plastics — can break down into smaller pieces that can be mistaken for food and eaten by sea life.

 

They are unnecessary and only cause harm when they come down.