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Foil Mylar Balloon

45cm helium balloon

25
g
Total plastic weight

Non-biodegradable and often causes power outages or becomes marine litter when released into the sky.

0%
Recycle probability
400
Years to decompose
Foil Mylar Balloon

Material breakdown

2 components
  • BOPET film20g
  • Aluminum coating5g
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Production footprint

Per unit
75L
Water to produce
0.31kWh
Electricity to produce

Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.

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