Mylar balloons have caused scores of power outages, and can harm wildlife. ... If they float away, the shiny balloons can cause large-scale power outages, melt electrical wires, ...

While you're celebrating your graduate this season, remember to avoid Mylar balloons. “These shiny party favorites can knock out power when they hit electrical lines, costing millions and ...

If a Mylar balloon is found in a power line, for the removal call the Ameren Illinois at 1-800-755-5000. Power outages caused by the entangled balloons can be a concern for the public as well as ...

Feb. 12—Love is in the air this week, but power providers are asking New Mexicans to keep it away from their lines. Mylar balloons, those shiny tokens of affection often sent to sweethearts on ...

The shiny, foil Mylar balloons never break down, only becoming smaller pieces of plastic. The standard latex balloon is biodegradable but takes several months to break down.

The shiny mylar balloons, on the other hand, are not biodegradable. Strings or ribbons attached to the balloons also pose strangulation hazards to wildlife.