The balloon doesn't need to be filled with helium ... and you can add two smaller holes on either side of the opening to ...

Falmouth teen Faye McGuire successfully proposed a ban on lighter-than-air balloons to protect the environment. Here's her ...

When helium filled balloons are handed out at public events, they usually come with a piece of string or ribbon attached. The attachment is either tied into the knot, or secured with a plastic disk.

Even special balloons designed to break down leave the string, often a plastic ribbon. Do you think governments should ban ...

Deflate until it is about half the size. Then tie a knot in the balloon. Cut a length of string. Tie the centre of the string around the nozzle of the balloon. Turn the balloon over. Pull the ...