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Balloon’s Hidden Dangers

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Scientist Jennifer Lavers urges us to ditch balloons and find more environmentally-friendly alternatives for party decorations. In her personal crusade against plastic pollution, Jennifer found countless balloons in the stomachs of dead birds. But balloons might be more toxic in general and the industry’s claim of their biodegradability a form of corporate greenwashing.