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The vibrant parades and festivals in Santa Barbara are a highlight for residents and visitors alike. From Old Spanish Days to Summer Solstice, Fourth of July, and Holiday parades, these events are filled with joy, color, and unfortunately, an increasing amount of confetti. Confetti eggs, also known as cascarones, have been a beloved tradition during …

Say “No” to Mylar Confetti during this Santa Barbara Fiesta Celebration Read More »

Recently, Costco made a significant change to its Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken packaging, moving from their potentially recyclable plastic “clam shell” containers to Mylar bags. This decision has raised concerns among environmentally conscious consumers and advocates like us at Mylar Mistake. While Costco’s rotisserie chickens are immensely popular, with the company selling over 100 million …

The Double-Edged Sword of Costco’s New Rotisserie Chicken Packaging Read More »

When I started MylarMistake, my main focus was to educate the community to avoid purchasing Mylar balloons and offer information on how to reduce and reuse them. We know that every Mylar balloon either ends up in the ocean or the landfill contributing to the blight in our environment.  My goal was to help educate …

1-Minute MylarMistake Challenge Read More »