Printed Latex Balloons

Facts you should know

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• Only latex balloons are used by professionals in mass releases. Industry guidelines require these balloons to be self-tied and have no attached strings or ribbons — each released balloon is 100 percent biodegradable.

3Rarely do released balloons return to the earth’s surface intact. Studies show these balloons usually rise to an altitude of about five miles. At that point, freezing and air pressure causes “brittle fracture”

creating spaghetti-like pieces that scatter to the four winds.

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While some balloons don’t reach this altitude, research indicates that in an average 500-balloon release, the unexploded balloon return density is no greater than one per 15 square miles.

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Research shows that regardless of the latex balloon’s ultimate form when it lands, it will decompose, forming a natural soil nutrient at the same rate as that of an oak leaf.

Myths and Facts

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Latex is dangerous!!!

Fact: Most people do not suffer from latex allergies, and the balloon industry has

created alternative products for those who are allergic.

The balloon industry is intent on providing products that are fun and safe for everyone and

don’t conflict with the environment. Industry leaders recognize they have obligations to set

industry operating standards that will help protect and preserve the environment.

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 Latex balloons come from rubber trees. Latex is collected by cutting the tree’s bark,

then catching the latex in a cup. 

Latex balloons are earth-friendly! Rubber trees grow in rain forests.

Latex harvesting discourages deforestation because latex-producing

trees are left intact. A tree can produce latex for up to 40 years!

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9For colorful Custom Printed Balloons Contact us:

Address :

Tri Products (Europe) Ltd7b Lodge Road Ind. Estate,Staplehurst,Kent,TN12 0QW.

Phone: 01580 890202

Website: http://www.ubag.com

Reference

• http://www.abcballoondecorating.com/page1/page1.html

• http://www.theballooncouncil.org/myths-facts.html

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