Electing To Be Greener

This fall, you have the opportunity to help choose the President by casting a ballot. You also have the opportunity to help the environment by holding onto your Red Ribbon Week Celebration Balloons. Balloon releases create litter that spreads over miles. Wildlife can get caught in the strings or swallow the pieces. Try these Earth-friendlier activities:

• Write numbers on the balloons before distributing, then draw numbers to determine prize winners

• Have students run races while keeping a balloon between their knees

• Organize a balloon volleyball tournament.