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Scientists invent 'world's greenest party balloon'
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a biodegradable party balloon as an alternative to standard balloons, which can take years to decompose. The university's research team created the material to address environmental concerns about balloon waste. Details about the balloon's composition and timeline for commercial availability were not specified in the announcement.
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