Dear Teachers, Our school is dedicated to Climate Justice and Environmental Stewardship. With that in mind, The PTA would like to suggest green ways to decorate for events that does not require balloons. Please consider green ideas when submitting your funding requests.

• Balloon Alternatives:
  Balloons made from natural latex are marketed as “Environmentally Friendly”. Unfortunately, it can take years, under ideal conditions, for a latex balloon to decompose. Also, Helium is a finite resource needed for MRI scanners, cryogenics and lasers among other scientific applications. Luckily, there are many festive alternatives to balloons. Here are some ideas we encourage you to look into:

  • https://amazon.com/s?k=paper+party+balls&crid=107SOU41VRK53&ref=nb_sb_ss_shopnav-of-top-p13n-behavior-based-strategy_0

  •  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crepe+paper+party+balls&crid=3QEL4YFPF1QM6&sprefix=paper+party+balls%2Caps%2C87&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_5_17

• When the event is over, Recycle with authority!:

  • https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/01/28/how-to-recycle-plastic-bags-glass-paper/

• Need to brainstorm on ideas? Email the PTA at green-team@hsespta.com

We appreciate all that you do!
The PTA Executive Board