Decorations That Are Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Birthday Balloons
Birthdays are lovely days on which one expects fun, laughter, and happiness. Balloons one time were one of the traditional kinds of decoration for such events; nowadays, they are avoided for several reasons, perhaps the most important being the environmental hazards that balloons can pose. Latex and foil balloons may take years to degrade and can interfere with wildlife. But many pleasant eco-friendly inventions are out there that can truly replace the conventional birthday balloons. Why Choose Balloon Alternatives? Before we get to alternatives, it is worth knowing what makes balloons vacuous as decorations: 1. Environmental Destruction: Latex balloons take a couple of months to a couple of years to decompose; foil ones never decompose. Most of the balloons that get away into the ocean can injure marine life. 2. Wildlife Hazard: Birds, sea turtles, and other animals often mistake balloon debris for food which could be fatal. 3. Helium Waste: Helium is a finite natural resourc...