24/06/2025
We recently supplied the ice cream shop for gorgeous Kobi 's birthday, instead of using helium balloons or normal balloons they used beautiful paper lanterns that they hung from the outdoor setting included in the ice cream shop prop package as well as under the pergola in the park.
However, as fun as balloons can be, it’s important to realise the potential harm they can have on our environment. Lighter-than-air balloons, such as those filled with helium, can travel long distances, often ending up in waterways where they may choke or be eaten by wildlife. Animals like sea turtles or sea birds can also get tangled in the balloon string or foil attachments.
From September 1, 2023, there is a new addition to the list of single-use plastic bans in Queensland: releasing lighter-than-air balloons into the sky. While the use of balloons isn’t restricted, the act of allowing them to escape into the environment is considered littering, and in certain cases, illegal dumping.
It got me thinking what else can we use instead of balloons.
BUBBLES: Cheap, fun, interactive, no litter and not harmful to the environment. There are plenty of non-toxic solutions you can buy (or even make at home), and kids never get sick of popping them!
BUNTING: You can opt for fabric or paper. We offer free fabric bunting in our party kit. The beauty of bunting is you can store it away and bring it out and it looks as good as new.
PAPER LANTERNS: Paper decorations like lanterns and fans offer a reusable option that conveniently folds for storage, plus they can be recycled!
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