What goes up, must come down, and when balloons come down on our beach it is a hazard to our ocean friends. We have done lots of research on this and tried to find a solution. The LAST thing we want to do it harm our ocean friends, or land friends. Latex balloons are biodegradable and burst approximately five miles into the sky.  When the balloons burst this high, they are shred into several tiny pieces. The pieces are so tiny, that by the time they hit land, it will not be of harm to any animals. The latex balloons decompose at the same rate as the oak leaf. Balloons with plastic clips and strings weigh down the balloons and do not allow them to float as far in the sky, thus causing them to burst sooner, and the pieces are not as small. Also, the clips and strings are harmful to the animals as well.  Therefore, we take the following precautions to make sure that we are eco friendly! 1. We only  use latex balloons. 2. We hand tie all balloons so there are no clips. 3. We do not use string. The guests will hold the balloon by the end and release on command.