Scientists invent 'world's greenest party balloon'
Summary
Scientists at Imperial College London have created a new party balloon called Bioloon, which fully breaks down in the environment within nine months. Unlike standard balloons, which can last for years and release harmful chemicals, Bioloon is biodegradable, easy to inflate, and costs about the same as normal balloons.Key Facts
- Bioloon is the first fully biodegradable party balloon made without harmful additives.
- Standard balloons take years to decompose and can leak toxic chemicals.
- The new balloon breaks down completely in about nine months.
- A party planner helped fund the research to reduce balloon litter harming marine wildlife.
- Balloons and balloon fragments pose a serious threat to seabirds and other marine animals.
- Normal balloons use a chemical process called vulcanization that stops full breakdown and adds toxins.
- Bioloon uses the same rubber but links its molecules in a safer way without harmful chemicals.
- The product is expected to be available for sale within two years and could be used for other latex products in the future.
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