Upstream From the Downstream Drawback of Mylar Balloons

On Monday we posted a optimistic story on the rescue of Mylar balloons overboard by the Passport 37 Sula. It was heartwarming to see the nice work executed by sailors Carolyn Rosner and Mike Hay. On Wednesday we went into Safeway to rediscover what they and the world are up towards.

The world can’t dwell with out plastic, however there are actually some plastics we will dwell with out. Single-use plastic water bottles and Mylar balloons are two of them. They each are in all probability very worthwhile to Safeway and contribute to shareholder worth. Clearly, Mylar balloons don’t take up beneficial shelf house, and so they by no means rot or go dangerous like so many different issues in a grocery retailer.

We will see the enchantment of fast, festive options to our need to have enjoyable, however we will additionally see that Mylar balloons usually are not a secure method for the planet to have us commemorate our varied human celebrations. As Carolyn and Mike stated, “Mates don’t let mates purchase Mylar balloons.”