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Can I recycle Balloons?

If you're planning to have a balloon release at your next party, you may want to skip it. Balloons can take years to decompose and are a serious contributor to plastic pollution. Balloons are challenging to recycle because they are often made from materials like latex or mylar, which should be disposed of in the trash.

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Paper flowers, chains, or garlands make for a great eco-friendly swap at your next get-together.

If you're planning to have a balloon release at your next party, you may want to skip it. Balloons can take years to decompose and are a serious contributor to plastic pollution. Balloons are challenging to recycle because they are often made from materials like latex or mylar, which should be disposed of in the trash.Paper flowers, chains, or garlands make for a great eco-friendly swap at your next get-together.

Party balloons like latex balloons, rubber balloons, or even biodegradable balloons

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