Balloon Mission is the first balloon collection and recycling program in the U.S. dedicated to responsible balloon practices and eco-friendly celebrations.

Our mission is to raise awareness of the little-known but widespread problem of intentional balloon releases, inspire a Pop-n-Drop movement for post-event balloons, and prevent the unintended harm of balloon litter on land and sea.

Our nonprofit drives meaningful environmental change through a collaborative approach, public education, and outreach programs that inspire stewardship. With innovative, sustainable solutions and eco-friendly alternatives to releases, we engage industry and lawmakers to end the hazardous impacts of single-use balloons on people, animals, and the natural world.

“Collect – Protect – Preserve” is more than Balloon Mission’s motto; it is our calling.

In January 2023, Balloon Mission launched a pilot balloon collection program with 3 elementary schools and 1 public library on Long Island, NY.

In January 2023, Balloon Mission launched a pilot balloon collection program with 3 elementary schools and 1 public library on Long Island, NY.  Since then, over 100 organizations have said YES to responsible celebrations, collecting over 86,000 balloon materials from Nassau and Suffolk Counties!  The collection program has expanded across the U.S. with a mail-in program and initiatives in over 20 states.  We're proud to partner with Clean Virginia Waterways, the first Balloon Mission Chapter launched in 2025 in Virginia. 
 
Together with our growing partners, incredible volunteers, and people stepping up for the planet, we continue to explore ways to reduce releases and responsibly collect, reuse, and recycle balloons.  Through our Balloon Mission initiatives, we're inspiring positive behavior change and responsible waste disposal, even for something as seemingly innocent as a balloon.