 Also, similar to plastics, balloons can travel thousands of miles, if not the entire planet, and even biodegradable versions can take as long as seven years to break down. Conservationists and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency strongly oppose balloon releases. Five states and many cities now have laws banning or restricting balloon releases, and though more bills are being introduced, a complete ban on balloons is what needs to happen as fast as possible. My name is Rising Moon, and this is a Small World Radio production. Thanks to you. Thank you.