Balloons are universally recognized as icons of celebration and bring joy to millions annually. No matter the celebration or occasion, balloons are tokens that create joy like no other product can. You can love balloons AND the environment. Encourage Irvine, CA, policymakers to consider the benefits of public education on smart balloon practices and responsible use instead of an ordinance that will negatively impact residents and businesses.
Countless small businesses like BalloonZilla rely on balloon sales to flourish. A newly proposed plastics ban in Irvine could force local party stores, event planners, florists and independent grocery stores to permanently close – and hurt the local economy. "In addition to killing a small business and leaving our employees jobless, Irvine’s ban on plastics would have a ripple effect on the local economy." Read more about how the ordinance (being discussed tonight in Irvine, CA!) could impact residents and businesses, especially those that are women and minority-owned: https://lnkd.in/gysaQKix #Irvine #balloons #supportlocalbusinesses
