Petition · past parliament

Ban the deliberate release of balloons and lanterns

Closed 3,953 signatures

What the petition asks

While it is, of course, understandable that people wish to celebrate or mark certain events such as a birthday, promotion, wedding, or death, we know beyond doubt the harm that balloons and lanterns do to wildlife and the environment. There are other, less devastating ways to celebrate and remember.

Timeline

26 Apr 2019 Petition opened for signatures
26 Oct 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,953
Status Closed
Opened 26 Apr 2019
Closed 26 Oct 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.