Biodegradable & plastic free – Latex Balloons
A rubber balloon begins to decompose from the moment it is manufactured and in contact with the natural elements. Similar to how wood from a tree will rot; a latex balloon is made from the sap of the tree, and will disintegrate in the same way.
Recent biodegradability tests have confirmed that natural rubber balloons biodegrade to approximately 90% within 2 years, under test conditions.
A Sustainable & reliable Source
Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) is obtained by tapping from mature trees, a process which does not harm the tree. This contributes significantly to the removal of greenhouse gasses from the atmospheres that are produced by industrialized nations and are a major source of global warming.
Employment Small Scale Growers
85% of the world’s rubber plantations belong to small-scale owners and are typically less than 4 hectares in size.
Around the world, the cultivation of rubber latex employs 6 million people.
Rubber trees offer numerous advantages to the grower. During the maturing period it is possible to grow crops between rows of trees, generating additional incomes for the growers.
The latex obtained is easy to preserve. Rubber cultivation enables small-scale growers to spread their activity and income.
