Wildlife conservation

More States Are Banning Balloon Releases—and Why It Matters for Your Health

More States Are Banning Balloon Releases—and Why It Matters for Your Health

For many people, releasing balloons is a heartfelt way to celebrate a milestone or remember someone they love. Watching colorful balloons drift into the sky can feel symbolic, representing hope, remembrance, or letting go. Yet what happens after they disappear from view tells a very different story. Rather than vanishing into the atmosphere, most balloons…