WE DO CARE ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US!

 

NO HARM DONE

There has been confusion as to damage caused to wildlife by our "latex globes" or balloons in general. Not a problem!

First, keep in mind that our globes go up approximately 5 miles or so.
Secondly, our globes are made of 100% latex which breaks down in sunlight and water.  This "breakdown" begins almost immediately because of exposure to sunlight and the consumption by microorganisms even in the dark.  Latex has about the same biodegradability rate of an oak leaf!

 

   BALLOON DATA

   Sea Mammals and Litter

There is no documented evidence that a balloon has ever been responsible for the death of any sea animal.  Stories have appeared in the press regarding these deaths, however, extensive research has yet to substantiate such a story.  In a study of 439 sea cows over an 8-year period, the Fish and Wildlife Service did not find a single balloon inside one deceased sea cow.  There is a frequent cited case where a balloon was found in the intestinal track of a dead sea turtle, however, it was later concluded that the balloon could not be identified as the cause of death.  In our case, when our latex globe freezes and shatters, it does so approximately 5 or 6 miles up into the atmosphere.  Any remnant of this globe would be a mere speck. 

Balloons are not a significant litter problem.  A nationwide group of volunteer beach cleaners collected more than 1,300 tons of debris, only 150 pounds of which were balloons, (most of which were mylar).  In a perfect world, 150 pounds is too much, however, it would be extremely unlikely that there would be any trace of one of ours.  If there was a sliver of soft latex that somehow found it's way back down and was eaten by some animal, evidence indicates that these pieces will ultimately pass through it's digestive system.

At ETERNAL ASCENT, it's our business to strictly adhere to the regulations that apply to airspace within the U.S.  Below we have listed the items that we feel may raise concern and how we fall well within the limitations and guidelines of the Federal Aviation Administration.


The Rules Governing the Operation of Manned and Unmanned Balloons as they apply in the U.S.

Any balloon that is moored to the surface of the earth or an object  and that has a diameter of more that 6 feet or a gas capacity of more that 115 cubic feet.

                                      Any unmanned free balloon that:

 1.  Carries a payload package that weighs more that four pounds and has  a weight/size ratio of more than three ounces per square inch       

 2.  Carries a payload package that weighs more than 6 pounds

 3.  Carries a payload, of 2 or more packages, that weighs more than 12 lbs.  

                                              Hazardous Operations

 1.  No person may operate a moored balloon or unmanned free balloon in a manner that creates a hazard to other persons, or their property.

 2.  No person operating any moored balloon, or unmanned free balloon may allow an object to be dropped there from, if such action creates a hazard to other persons or their property.   


                   *NOTE:  Helium is nonflammable, non-explosive, and nontoxic. 

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