11 Ways to Reuse Foil Balloons

While foil balloons are not currently biodegradable, there are many ways to extend their usefulness for years to come. Read on for ways you can reuse foil balloons!

1. Re-inflate them!

Valved foil balloons can be inflated over and over again, given their seals remain intact and they don’t develop any holes.

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Reuse foil balloons by reinflating them over and over again.

2. Gift Wrapping

Birthday balloons are a clever way to wrap a birthday gift for your loved one!

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3. Replace tissue paper in gift boxes or bags

Similar to gift wrapping, foil balloons make perfect tissue paper for gifts!

4. Scrapbooking

A gifted balloon is a wonderful memento of a special occasion like the birth of a baby. What better way to remember that than including pieces of it in a scrapbook?

5. Fuse them together

With the use of an iron, you can fuse foil balloons to create a blanket to keep in your car for emergencies or a festive tablecloth.

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6. Use as packing material when mailing boxes

Reuse foil balloons by inflating them and using them to pad shipping boxes instead of using packing peanuts or other wasteful materials.

7. Donate them to a local school for art projects

Each year, grade schools around the world create fun craft projects for Earth Day (April 22). What fun they would have coming up with creative uses for colorful foil balloons!

8. Make Tinsel

The bright, reflective nature of foil balloons make them perfect for adorning a Christmas tree. Cut a foil balloon in thin strips to create homemade tinsel.