13/01/2025
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🩷A Thoughtful Way to Honour Loved Ones Without Harming Wildlife🩷
🫂At Mallydams, we understand how meaningful it is to honour the memory of a loved one. Many people find solace in symbolic gestures, like releasing balloons into the sky, to express their grief and love.
However, we’d like to share a heartfelt truth: while beautiful in the moment, balloons don’t simply vanish when they drift out of sight, neither do those marketed as biodegradable. They often return to the earth in fragments, posing serious threats to wildlife. Birds, marine animals, and other creatures can mistake balloon debris for food or become entangled, leading to injury or even death.
We’re not here to judge or criticise—grief is deeply personal, and finding ways to remember those we’ve lost is so important. Instead, we’d love to offer some alternative, environmentally gentle ways to create a lasting tribute:
🌳Plant a tree or flowers: A living, growing memorial that nurtures the environment and provides a home for wildlife.
🦋Create a memory garden: A special spot filled with their favorite plants or decorations.
🫧Fly kites or blow bubbles: A joyful, biodegradable way to watch your love drift into the sky.
🕯️Light a candle: A simple, peaceful way to honor their memory.
🤗Support a cause they cared about: Dedicate your time or resources to making the world a better place in their name.
Every action we take, no matter how small, has an impact. By choosing an environmentally friendly memorial, you not only celebrate your loved one but also help protect the wildlife and landscapes they may have cherished.
If you’d like more guidance or have your own ideas for eco-conscious memorials, we’d be happy to help. Let’s work together to honor memories while safeguarding the natural world for generations to come
Photo originally shared by the Marine Conservation Society
