But some environmentalists cried foul over the USFS advising people to use the non-biodegradable plastic Silly String that comes from an aerosol can, and some places have bans on the messy toy.
some of the area’s US Forest Service managers have advised patriotic revelers to find alternatives to personal fireworks to avoid starting a forest fire.
But some environmentalists cried foul over the USFS advising people to use the non-biodegradable plastic Silly String that comes from an aerosol can, and some places have bans on the messy toy. The USFS gave alternative uses of celebrating the Fourth of July instead of using fireworks that can cause forest fires.In one New York town, firefighters who participated in a parade complained that the string was damaging the paint on their trucks.
some environmentalists cried foul over the USFS advising people to use the non-biodegradable plastic Silly String that comes from an aerosol can, and some places have bans on the messy toy. “These are alternatives for children and young people to do in lieu of fireworks in their neighborhood or on their property,” Ducker said. “That way we’d like to keep things contained to your property and your neighborhood.
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