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June 9, 2020
Item No. 5
City of Dana Point - Government
Just Say NO to the balloon!
Did you know that marine life will eat
plastic litter thinking it's food? This is
very harmful to them and it impacts our
food chain! There was an exorbitant
amount of plastic water balloon litter
found on the 5th of July, right here in
Dana Point! Please help us prevent
marine litter by opting for super
soakers or other squirt guns — instead
of balloons which leave an impact on
our environment.
The sea creatures and the City thanks
you!
June 5, 2020 Newport Beach City Council Agenda Item #5 —July 4th — Public Comment by Hoiyin Ip Page 1 of 2
MANHATTAN BEACH BALLOON REGULATIONS
WHAT GOES UP
MUST COME DOWN
Balloons are meant to be a symbol of joy and of celebration, but pose dangers to wildlife long after
celebrations have passed.
The City of Manhattan Beach is committed to reducing marine debris that harms ocean life. Manhattan Beach
City Council passed ordinance 19-0003 which reduces the impacts of balloons in the environment. The
regulations on balloons became effective in 2019. Under MBMC 5.80 Environmental Regulations, the ordinance:
• Prohibits the release of balloons anywhere in the City
• Restricts the use of Mylar/foil balloons in outdoor
spaces like beaches and parks
BALLOON IMPACTS
Birds, turtles and other anirnals often mistake balloons
for food
When ingested, a balloon can block the digestive track
of the animal, often resulting in death by starvation
Ocean and beach wildlife often get entangled in
balloon ribbons
Sea turtles are the most at -risk, as balloons floating in
the sea look like their favorite food- Jellyfish!
During International Coastal Cleanup Day, nearly
ioo,000 balloons were picked up on beaches around
the world
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Prohibits the sale and distribution of Mylar/foil
balloons in the City
HELP PROTECT OCEAN WILDLIFE
• Never release a balloon into the air
Celebrate without balloons, choose edible or
plantable items, which are less likely to end up in
the trash
If for any reason you end up with a balloon, when
done with it, please make sure to pop it and
dispose of it properly (cut the string/ribbon off, cut
it up and put it into a trash container)
Pick up any balloons or ribbons you find and
dispose of them properly
DON'T LET GO
Light and buoyant, balloons can travel many miles
in the water and air
Mylar/foil balloons do not break down, and rubber
balloons can take up to 4 years to degrade
Free -flying balloons can travel as far as i,3oo miles
away
Mylar/foil balloons cause hundreds Of 'Dower
outages in L.A. alone every year
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June 5, 2020 Newport Beach City Council Agenda Item #5 —July 4th — Public Comment by Hoiyin Ip Page 2 of 2