In an effort to address plastic pollution caused by balloons, Lopes and his co-chair, Rep. Joseph Gresko announced plans to introduce a bill that would prohibit the sale of non-biodegradable ...

These balloons originally came from packages that advertised them as “100% biodegradable”, with the manufacturers assuring they were made of “100% natural latex rubber”.

Pouw, the church’s spokeswoman, said the balloons were biodegradable, but LaVere told CNN they were not. “They (the church) released latex balloons, ...

Ahead of the balloon release last year, IndyStar received complaints and Damron defended the tradition, highlighting its use of balloons that are “are 100 percent biodegradable" and made from ...

These balloons originally came from packages that advertised them as “100% biodegradable”, with the manufacturers assuring they were made of “100% natural latex rubber”.

Now, you’re allowed to release 49 balloons per hour, but starting on July 1 anyone over 16 years old caught releasing non-biodegradable balloons could be fined $25 per balloon. “It’s a very ...

Pouw, the church’s spokeswoman, said the balloons were biodegradable, but LaVere told CNN they were not. “They (the church) released latex balloons, ...

Ahead of the balloon release last year, IndyStar received complaints and Damron defended the tradition, highlighting its use of balloons that are “are 100 percent biodegradable" and made from ...

HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- On Long Island, one town is calling for a ban on intentional balloon releases. Hempstead officials and environmentalists say that even so-called "biodegradable ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Releasing non-biodegradable balloons into the air will soon be illegal in the state of Virginia. Del. Nancy Guy (D - Virginia Beach) has been working on this effort for years ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to ban the intentional release of all non-biodegradable balloons and slap offenders with a civil fine of $25 per balloon.