Are biodegradable balloons safe for the environment?

100% latex balloons are made from natural rubber, which is an excellent renewable resource when sustainably harvested.

These high quality balloons are indeed biodegradable and much less harmful to the environment than their mixed material counterparts.

Although technically "natural," it still takes six months for latex to decompose naturally in a compost bin. However, when thrown into a landfill, it will remain intact for decades.

Because the waste is so tightly packed and immediately covered with new waste, landfills don't have enough water and sunlight filtration to allow the waste to actually decompose.

As a result, even paper, which breaks down easily in the soil, takes decades or more to end up in a landfill. That's why it's so important to recycle everything possible!

 

What is latex? 

Latex is an elastic material made from rubber, made from the rubber tree usually found in Malaysia. These latex balloons are versatile. They can be made in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. They can also be inflated with regular air and helium.

 

When they are filled with helium, the gas causes the balloon to float and rise to the top, while those filled with air do not. While these balloons are great for any party or event, people with known allergies to latex should avoid them.

 

Did you know?

⁂ The natural product used to make balloons is derived from the sap of the rubber tree.

⁂ Rubber trees fight greenhouse gases and slow global warming. Latex harvesting helps prevent deforestation.

⁂ Our biodegradable balloons decompose at the same rate as oak leaves.

⁂ Reuse and recycle any plastic and paper products as much as possible in our daily operations.