Plastic confetti and the release of helium balloons which aren’t weighted will be banned in Malta after January 2026. With the use of confetti seemingly increasing during events such as weddings, ...

“Yes, balloons shouldn’t be released — it’s littering, at the end of the day,” Ontiveros said, pointing out her company has long discouraged releases, even including a policy against releases on its ...

The city council passed an ordinance in July that included a ban on confetti cannons and confetti at parades. Desiree Ontiveros, founder of New Orleans based Badass Balloon Co., said she supports the ...