BALLOONS DON'T GO TO HEAVEN. They land in the sea and choke sea animals, and the ribbons entangle birds. Many times, they end up on a beach as litter.
Even the "biodegradable" kind can hurt animals before they have a chance to break down.
Animals far from the sea, such as horses, have been hurt and killed by balloons (they eat them when they land in their hay or they get spooked and bolt). Some balloons have started fires when they got entangled in power lines. Balloons blow. Don't let them go!
thanks. looks like we both share the same sentiments when it comes to environmental protection.