Ban Fireworks that are toxic to both the environment and humans!

Closed 36 signatures

What the petition asks

To produce the oxygen needed for fireworks, many fireworks contain oxidisers known as perchlorates. These can dissolve in water, contaminating rivers, lakes and drinking water.

"Fireworks get their flamboyance from a variety of chemicals, many of which are toxic to humans. From the gunpowder that fuels their flight to the metallic compounds that colour their explosions, fireworks often contain carcinogenic or hormone-disrupting substances that can seep into soil and water, not to mention the lung-clogging smoke they release and plastic debris they scatter."

Timeline

12 Nov 2018	Petition opened for signatures
12 May 2019	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36

Status Closed

Opened 12 Nov 2018

Closed 12 May 2019

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