We’re pleased to share that B‑Loony has been recognised with a Plastic Free Award from Surfers Against Sewage, acknowledging our continued work to reduce single‑use plastics across our product range and within our day‑to‑day operations.
Although a modest accolade, it reflects several years of steady progress, practical improvements and a commitment shared across the whole business.
Supporting Natural Rubber Balloons
For more than 45 years, B‑Loony has championed natural rubber latex balloons as a renewable, plantation‑sourced material and a responsible alternative to products made from synthetic, petroleum‑based materials.
Over this time, we’ve worked closely with customers, event organisers and industry bodies to highlight the importance of choosing high‑quality natural rubber balloons that meet strict UK and EU safety standards. Our long‑standing support for responsible balloon use, including guidance from the EBPC, continues to shape how we promote best practice across the sector.
BalloonGrip™ — Reducing Single‑Use Plastic Balloon Sticks
A key factor in the award was our development of BalloonGrip™, the world’s first paper‑based balloon holder designed to replace traditional plastic balloon sticks.
BalloonGrip™ provides a practical, plastic‑free solution for events, retail environments and brand activations. Millions of units have now been supplied worldwide, demonstrating how thoughtful product design can deliver meaningful reductions in single‑use plastic without compromising usability or safety.
Sustainability Across the Business
The award also recognises the changes we’ve made within our Chesham facility to reduce environmental impact across the board. These include:
- Increasing the use of responsibly sourced materials for products such as straws, flags, bunting and food‑service disposables
- Reducing plastic packaging in production and dispatch by switching to paper‑based alternatives wherever possible
- Investing in recycling systems, waste‑reduction processes and efficient material‑use technologies
- Delivering staff training to embed sustainability within procurement, production, sales and marketing
- Developing new reusable and paper‑based product ranges to support customer sustainability goals
These initiatives represent our view that sustainability isn’t a single project—it’s a continual process of small, practical improvements.
A Positive Step for Our Industry
While the Plastic Free Award is a small milestone, it marks a positive step for both B‑Loony and the balloon industry as a whole. It shows what’s possible when manufacturers prioritise responsible materials, smart design and collaboration with organisations working to reduce single‑use plastics.
We look forward to continuing our work with the EBPC and other industry partners to promote responsible balloon use and encourage further adoption of plastic‑free alternatives across celebratory and promotional products.
We’re pleased to share that B‑Loony has been recognised with a Plastic Free Award from Surfers Against Sewage, acknowledging our continued work to reduce single‑use plastics across our product range and within our day‑to‑day operations.
Although a modest accolade, it reflects several years of steady progress, practical improvements and a commitment shared across the whole business.
Supporting Natural Rubber Balloons
For more than 45 years, B‑Loony has championed natural rubber latex balloons as a renewable, plantation‑sourced material and a responsible alternative to products made from synthetic, petroleum‑based materials.
Over this time, we’ve worked closely with customers, event organisers and industry bodies to highlight the importance of choosing high‑quality natural rubber balloons that meet strict UK and EU safety standards. Our long‑standing support for responsible balloon use, including guidance from the EBPC, continues to shape how we promote best practice across the sector.
BalloonGrip™ — Reducing Single‑Use Plastic Balloon Sticks
A key factor in the award was our development of BalloonGrip™, the world’s first paper‑based balloon holder designed to replace traditional plastic balloon sticks.
BalloonGrip™ provides a practical, plastic‑free solution for events, retail environments and brand activations. Millions of units have now been supplied worldwide, demonstrating how thoughtful product design can deliver meaningful reductions in single‑use plastic without compromising usability or safety.
Sustainability Across the Business
The award also recognises the changes we’ve made within our Chesham facility to reduce environmental impact across the board. These include:
- Increasing the use of responsibly sourced materials for products such as straws, flags, bunting and food‑service disposables
- Reducing plastic packaging in production and dispatch by switching to paper‑based alternatives wherever possible
- Investing in recycling systems, waste‑reduction processes and efficient material‑use technologies
- Delivering staff training to embed sustainability within procurement, production, sales and marketing
- Developing new reusable and paper‑based product ranges to support customer sustainability goals
These initiatives represent our view that sustainability isn’t a single project—it’s a continual process of small, practical improvements.
A Positive Step for Our Industry
While the Plastic Free Award is a small milestone, it marks a positive step for both B‑Loony and the balloon industry as a whole. It shows what’s possible when manufacturers prioritise responsible materials, smart design and collaboration with organisations working to reduce single‑use plastics.
We look forward to continuing our work with the EBPC and other industry partners to promote responsible balloon use and encourage further adoption of plastic‑free alternatives across celebratory and promotional products.
Why BalloonGrip® Is the Only Legal Choice for Balloon PromotionsWe’re pleased to share that B‑Loony has been recognised with a Plastic Free Award from Surfers Against Sewage, acknowledging our continued work to reduce single‑use plastics across our product range and within our day‑to‑day operations.
Although a modest accolade, it reflects several years of steady progress, practical improvements and a commitment shared across the whole business.
Supporting Natural Rubber Balloons
For more than 45 years, B‑Loony has championed natural rubber latex balloons as a renewable, plantation‑sourced material and a responsible alternative to products made from synthetic, petroleum‑based materials.
Over this time, we’ve worked closely with customers, event organisers and industry bodies to highlight the importance of choosing high‑quality natural rubber balloons that meet strict UK and EU safety standards. Our long‑standing support for responsible balloon use, including guidance from the EBPC, continues to shape how we promote best practice across the sector.
BalloonGrip™ — Reducing Single‑Use Plastic Balloon Sticks
A key factor in the award was our development of BalloonGrip™, the world’s first paper‑based balloon holder designed to replace traditional plastic balloon sticks.
BalloonGrip™ provides a practical, plastic‑free solution for events, retail environments and brand activations. Millions of units have now been supplied worldwide, demonstrating how thoughtful product design can deliver meaningful reductions in single‑use plastic without compromising usability or safety.
Sustainability Across the Business
The award also recognises the changes we’ve made within our Chesham facility to reduce environmental impact across the board. These include:
- Increasing the use of responsibly sourced materials for products such as straws, flags, bunting and food‑service disposables
- Reducing plastic packaging in production and dispatch by switching to paper‑based alternatives wherever possible
- Investing in recycling systems, waste‑reduction processes and efficient material‑use technologies
- Delivering staff training to embed sustainability within procurement, production, sales and marketing
- Developing new reusable and paper‑based product ranges to support customer sustainability goals
These initiatives represent our view that sustainability isn’t a single project—it’s a continual process of small, practical improvements.
A Positive Step for Our Industry
While the Plastic Free Award is a small milestone, it marks a positive step for both B‑Loony and the balloon industry as a whole. It shows what’s possible when manufacturers prioritise responsible materials, smart design and collaboration with organisations working to reduce single‑use plastics.
We look forward to continuing our work with the EBPC and other industry partners to promote responsible balloon use and encourage further adoption of plastic‑free alternatives across celebratory and promotional products.
Why BalloonGrip® Is the Only Legal Choice for Balloon Promotions
