Learn about Latex Balloons.

Do you wish to purchase Latex Balloons?

Bargain Balloons has over 3,5000 designs of balloons and balloon related products at prices that are always 20-60% off everyday.

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Are Latex Balloons Biodegradable?

Latex balloons will decompose as quickly as an oak leaf in identical conditions.  Exposure to elevated temperatures, sunlight, and micro organisms will help decompose latex balloons so a latex balloon left outside in your compost will break down fairly quickly.  Stress caused by inflation helps begin the decomposition cycle.  Latex balloons should still be handled with care since they can be a choking hazard to children and animals alike.

Latex Balloon Releases

We encourage everyone to use balloons in a responsible manner.  Since latex balloons are 100% biodegradable they are sometimes used in balloon releases to mark special events.  However, please keep certain things in mind when doing balloon releases.

(1) Only use latex balloons.  Never use foil balloons which are sometimes referred to as mylar balloons since there is a chance foil balloons can conduct electricity and damage power lines.

(2) Only use hand tied latex balloons since plastic attachments such as tie discs are not biodegradable and pose a choking hazard.

(3) Use biodegradable ribbon or better still do not use ribbon at all

Important Environmental Facts about Latex Balloons.

Latex Balloons are produced from the latex of the rubber trees.  It is collected without harming the tree using environmentally safe methods.  A rubber tree can produce latex for up to 40 years.  Since rubber trees consume Carbon Dioxide and give off Oxygen these trees help play a role in the ecological balance of the earth. 

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