Disposing of Balloons Responsibly
Latex balloons are NOT plasticLatex balloons are not plastic. They are a plant-based product, made from natural rubber harvested from rubber tree plantations which are a renewable resource. Eliminating the deliberate release of balloons and promoting the responsible use and disposal is vital for effective environmentally responsible change. The Party Pirate DOES NOT support balloon releases and urges all our customers “Don’t let go!” Leading manufacturers source their latex from sustainable Rainforest Alliance Certified and Forest Stewardship Council Plantations. This contributes to building healthy forests, thriving communities and fights climate change.
Medical Helium is NOT used to inflate balloons
Medical Helium is not used to inflate balloons. Supagas, a leading supplier of helium explains that the helium used to inflate balloons is not pure enough for medical or scientific use. It is a by-product gathered during the production of medical grade helium. The majority of liquid helium boils off in the transfer process.
Instead of wasting this resource, it is collected and recycled. The sale of balloon gas offsets the cost of medical helium.