“When you take a beach walk, you don't just see balloons everywhere, but the thing about balloons is they're probably the most lethal letter to animals,” Crosby said.
of released balloons and lanterns has made its way through City Council, to some opposition. The use of such materials is normally associated with memorials or celebrations, but concern usually lies with how such a ban would be enforced.
“When you take a beach walk, you don't just see balloons everywhere, but the thing about balloons is they're probably the most lethal letter to animals,” Crosby said. Florida already has a law concerning balloon and lantern releases, but environmentalist groups have criticized it for being too lax. prohibits the release of more than 10 balloons in any 24-hour period and exempts balloons that are biodegradable and hand-tied.
“You need to actually have a law to enforce first, so that's step one,” Diamond said. “Step two is awareness. Most people don't want to break the law. Once they know that the law exists, I think most of the things will be curtailed dramatically.” Education comes through word of mouth, signs posted at beaches and advisories at areas where people buy balloons, Diamond said. He pointed to to discourage releases as a sign of the potential popularity of the ordinance.
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