Biodegradable Latex Balloons
LATEX BALLOONS
All of our latex balloons are made from high-quality natural latex which is created from the sap of rubber trees – an organic material which is fully biodegradable. Latex is harvested from trees in a similar manner to maple syrup. The tree is not cut down and can produce latex for over 30 years.
SOURCING LATEX
Leading manufacturers source their latex from sustainable Rain Forest Alliance Certified and Forest Stewardship Council Plantations. This contributes to building healthy forests, thriving communities and fights climate change. A latex balloon biodegrades at the same rate as an oak leaf (6 months). Due to this, balloons can be disposed of in landfill as they take care of themselves.
Recyclable Bubble Balloons
BUBBLE BALLOONS
Our bubble balloons are made from a proprietary mix of multi-layered plastic film that is designed to be stretchy. This allows them to expand to a larger size than other similar products, meaning they provide a bigger visual impact with no extra plastic!
We fill our bubbles with paper confetti, so you can recycle this as usual.
TISSUE & TASSELS
The tissue paper that makes up our confetti and tassels is made from 100% recycled pulp, 100% acid-free and is biodegradable once finished with.
Our Helium
HELIUM
Balloons use Grade 4 Helium – the lowest level of purity on the market. Grade 6 and above is the purest form, used for medical purposes. Both grades originate from the same sources but balloon-gas is unrefined containing about 2% other gases, meaning it is unsuitable for scientific applications.
24% of helium is used in cryogenic applications including MRI scanners
20% is used in the space industry
18% is used for welding
16% is used by the electronics industry for growing crystals
6% is used for leak detection
5% is used by the party industry for balloons
A typical MRI scanner uses about 10000 litres of liquid helium - the equivalent of 211,888 balloons
Foil Balloons
FOIL BALLOONS
Bubblegum Balloons now offers a return-to-recycle programme for foil balloons.
We are a part of a specialist programme for foil balloon recycling, which means we have access to a groundbreaking recycling programme as a commitment to our Eco Policy. We are now able to offer an innovative recycling solution for foil balloons, using a Zero Waste Box. Simply post your foil balloons to us and we can do the rest! These will be sent to TerraCycle® for recycling. So instead of being landfilled or incinerated, the contents of the box will be sorted and turned into raw materials that can be reused
Pop-and-Post your foil balloons back to us and we can do the rest!
FAO Return-To-Recycle, Bubblegum Balloons, Unit 16, Armstrong Mall, Southwood Business Park, Farnborough, GU14 0NR
Our Ribbon
The satin and grosgrain ribbons are woven using yarns made from 100% recycled Rpet or put simply recycled plastic bottles. The bottles are collected from recycling points across Europe, mechanically ground into flakes then melted, processed and spun into polyester filaments which are then combined together to create a 100% recycled yarn.
In addition to the sustainable ribbon, the white plastic reels that the ribbon comes on not only look good but are made from recycled plastic and are themselves recyclable. For the finishing touch, the cellophane that protects the ribbon on each reel is compostable.
Our Stance
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY OPTION
Balloons can fill a room with decor but what you are seeing is mostly air. Once popped, thousands of balloons will not even fill 1 bin bag and they are biodegradable. This is less waste than 1 cardboard sign/banner.
BALLOON RELEASES
We do not condone or knowingly provide balloons for balloon releases. Releases are incredibly harmful to the environment and shouldn’t be conducted under any circumstance. When you are finished enjoying balloons please "pin it and bin it". Balloons should never be released outdoors.
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About Us
Bubblegum Balloons is run by three friends with a shared passion for creativity and beautiful things. We often get asked how we got into the balloon business, so we thought we would put the story out there for everyone to read. More...
Registered Address: Bubblegum Balloons, Unit 16, Armstrong Mall, Southwood Business Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0NR