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***Sign this petition to request a ban on helium-filled balloons used at UQ Union Clubs & Society Events (eg. Market Day). ***
As you may already know, helium balloons contribute to a large amount of waste that floats in the oceans and washes up on beaches. These bursted balloons resemble food and ultimately end up in blocking the digestive systems of sea turtles and strangling sea birds and other marine life. 2-3 years ago, a UQ Union balloon was found on a beach within Moreton Bay, and the person who found it managed to track it all the way back to UQ Union marketing but nothing was ever done about it. . . it's not a great look for a University known for it's science programs and marine conservation efforts, and it could have been much worse if it had been found wrapped around the neck of a migratory sea bird or an endangered loggerhead sea turtle.
Helium is also a finite resource, which is used in ventilators for premature babies, LCD Televisions, MRI machines, lazers, fibreoptics, welding and space/sea exploration. . . Advertising a brand or club is not a responsible use of such a valuable and depleting resource.
By signing this petition, you and staff members of UQ Sustainability and the Centre of Marine Science will be providing crucial support towards banning the use of Helium-filled balloons on Campus.
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May 2, 2017
I am sending a formal request to the university administration regarding their balloon policy this week. The waste is simply unacceptable for an institution centered on marine science.
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I wholeheartedly support this petition! There are so many other ways to advertise a brand (e.g. digital, banner, flags, paper flyers, noticeboards) or decorate a space (flowers, bunting, fairy lights, pom poms, bubbles, origami) without the need for helium-filled balloons. #balloonsblowUQ #dontletthemgo
we were taught not to release the balloons so we had to throw away balloons. make balloons ecofriendly or ban them. we may littered the earth but we knew better.
We need to make more environmentally friendly choices to protect local wildlife - and as a top university, UQ should lead the way!
I am currently working in sea turtle conservation and as a past UQ student I couldn't agree with this petition more! A completely unnecessary use of plastic.
Balloons of any sort create unneccesary waste and burden on our wildlife, but helium balloons, which have the potential to float off and not be picked up are especially dangerous. I'm extremely disappointed that UQ is still contributing to the killing of wildlife with these balloons. Come into the future and ban these balloons UQ!
It's a shame nothing has been done sooner!
Balloons blow
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
***Sign this petition to request a ban on helium-filled balloons used at UQ Union Clubs & Society Events (eg. Market Day). ***
As you may already know, helium balloons contribute to a large amount of waste that floats in the oceans and washes up on beaches. These bursted balloons resemble food and ultimately end up in blocking the digestive systems of sea turtles and strangling sea birds and other marine life. 2-3 years ago, a UQ Union balloon was found on a beach within Moreton Bay, and the person who found it managed to track it all the way back to UQ Union marketing but nothing was ever done about it. . . it's not a great look for a University known for it's science programs and marine conservation efforts, and it could have been much worse if it had been found wrapped around the neck of a migratory sea bird or an endangered loggerhead sea turtle.
Helium is also a finite resource, which is used in ventilators for premature babies, LCD Televisions, MRI machines, lazers, fibreoptics, welding and space/sea exploration. . . Advertising a brand or club is not a responsible use of such a valuable and depleting resource.
By signing this petition, you and staff members of UQ Sustainability and the Centre of Marine Science will be providing crucial support towards banning the use of Helium-filled balloons on Campus.
Updates
May 2, 2017
I am sending a formal request to the university administration regarding their balloon policy this week. The waste is simply unacceptable for an institution centered on marine science.
9 Comments
The world needs to make more environmentally sustainable choices. Reducing our use of plastics is definitely a great start to creating a sustainable future.
I wholeheartedly support this petition! There are so many other ways to advertise a brand (e.g. digital, banner, flags, paper flyers, noticeboards) or decorate a space (flowers, bunting, fairy lights, pom poms, bubbles, origami) without the need for helium-filled balloons. #balloonsblowUQ #dontletthemgo
we were taught not to release the balloons so we had to throw away balloons. make balloons ecofriendly or ban them. we may littered the earth but we knew better.
We need to make more environmentally friendly choices to protect local wildlife - and as a top university, UQ should lead the way!
I am currently working in sea turtle conservation and as a past UQ student I couldn't agree with this petition more! A completely unnecessary use of plastic.
Balloons of any sort create unneccesary waste and burden on our wildlife, but helium balloons, which have the potential to float off and not be picked up are especially dangerous. I'm extremely disappointed that UQ is still contributing to the killing of wildlife with these balloons. Come into the future and ban these balloons UQ!
It's a shame nothing has been done sooner!
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The world needs to make more environmentally sustainable choices. Reducing our use of plastics is definitely a great start to creating a sustainable future.