Petition · past parliament
Ban balloon and sky lanterns release to celebrate or commemorate someone.
Closed
1,145 signatures
What the petition asks
The impact on environment and danger to wildlife in undeniable.
The response to the similar petition, given by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 22 May 2018 is unacceptable.
The response to the similar petition, given by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 22 May 2018 is unacceptable.
There are other, creative and meaningful ways we can celebrate and remember our loved ones.
Introducing the ban will send a clear message and save lives on our already tragically polluted planet. We're ought to protect them, for everyone's sake.
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/balloon-releases-are-killing-animals/
http://encenter.org/visit-us/programs/birthday-parties/balloons/
Introducing the ban will send a clear message and save lives on our already tragically polluted planet. We're ought to protect them, for everyone's sake.
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/balloon-releases-are-killing-animals/
http://encenter.org/visit-us/programs/birthday-parties/balloons/
Timeline
| 22 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Apr 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,145
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Oct 2018
Closed
22 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.