Petition · past parliament

Ban Sky Lanterns

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

New Years eve 2019 a single Sky Lantern caused massive destruction and killed many primates at Krefeld Zoo, it could happen here. This is uncontrolled arson promoted by suppliers. These Sky Lanterns serve no purpose and provide no benefit to anyone other than the suppliers
Ban their sale and use, as simple as that, they provide a risk to that has no counter benefit to justify their use

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: For the sake of wildlife & forests ban the release of balloons and sky lanterns.

Timeline

15 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
18 May 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 May 2020

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