tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179796281985979273.post1212861739272801904..comments2023-10-14T14:43:30.733+00:00Comments on Devon and Cornwall Viewpoint: Problems with balloon releases.brian in the tamar valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475701925894027724noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179796281985979273.post-7576908787661820162008-06-11T17:30:00.000+00:002008-06-11T17:30:00.000+00:00The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has called f...The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has called for the ban on mass balloon releases to protect the wildlife who they have found to be killed due to the waste effects of latex balloons. But is a ban the answer, or are the MCS guilty of using shock tactics to increase their profile ?<BR/><BR/>While they do have a case for the problem, further evidence needs to be produced to find out why sea life are interpreting balloon fragments for food. Would an alternative be to release balloons that degradable within a few days of being released? or remove any plastic fittings or ribbon attachments from the balloon? Another idea is to release balloon colours that do resemble food (No green colours for example).<BR/><BR/>Whatever the outcome, the Marine conservation society must work with the Balloon Companies and the UK Association (NABAS) to bring the concern to a conclusion. If the MCS succeed with banning balloons, the killjoys may be looking at criticising other businesses for their profile gain. Can MCS ban everything that may cause an accident?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sarah Rose<BR/><A HREF="http://www.birthdaypartyheliumballoondelivery.co.uk" REL="nofollow">Balloon decorator Rugby Nuneaton Coventry Warwick Bedworth Stratford Leamington Kenilworth Birmingham Leicester</A>Important Occasionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082442760731335127noreply@blogger.com