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Ban Fireworks that are toxic to both the environment and humans!

Submitted on Saturday 3rd November 2018

Published on Monday 12th November 2018

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 12th May 2019

Signatures: 36

Petition Action

Ban Fireworks that are toxic to both the environment and humans!

Petition Details

To produce the oxygen needed for fireworks, many fireworks contain oxidisers known as perchlorates. These can dissolve in water, contaminating rivers, lakes and drinking water.

Additional Information

"Fireworks get their flamboyance from a variety of chemicals, many of which are toxic to humans. From the gunpowder that fuels their flight to the metallic compounds that colour their explosions, fireworks often contain carcinogenic or hormone-disrupting substances that can seep into soil and water, not to mention the lung-clogging smoke they release and plastic debris they scatter."


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