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Environmental The sap from Rubber Trees is harvested for the manufacturing of latex balloons. Rubber Tree Plantation and the Rain Forests are the main source of these Rubber Trees. The Plantations help maintain our atmosphere and protect the ozone layer. In the Rain Forest, the Rubber Trees survive local deforestation because sap harvested is more profitable then cutting down the trees. Biodegradability Our latex balloons are 100% biodegradable. The
degradation process begins almost immediately.
If you have an outside event you will see the oxidation (frosting) process
start within a couple of hours. Exposure the sunlight quickens the
process. Under similar conditions latex
balloons will biodegrade at about the same rate as on oak leaf.
Foil/Mylar Balloons Foil or Mylar balloons are made of Foil, similar to
aluminum foil these balloon are not
biodegradable.
 Pat's Balloons: Recycling & Re-Purposing Pat's Balloons of Woodland Hills, CA. is recycling & re-purposing foil/Mylar balloons. Foil or Mylar balloons are made of a metallic foil type material and they are not biodegradability as the latex balloons.  Here are a couple of ideas for your used Mylar/Foil balloons. Foil
Balloon have great graphics, after they are deflated frame the balloon
and hang it on a wall, it makes a great party memento.
Cut open the Foil Balloon and use the material to wrap small presents, the graphics add that special pizzas. Help us; add to our suggestions send us your ideas to promote  Teachers Corner
Science Kit from The Balloon Council |
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