People celebrating New Year's Eve have been urged not to release sky lanterns and balloons - because of the damage they cause to animals and the environment.
Norfolk County Council banned the release of such lanterns from its own land in 2015.
That pledge has been supported by 179 individuals, schools, community groups and businesses across the county.
Andy Grant, Norfolk County Council cabinet member for environment and waste, said: “It’s wonderful that so many people have already pledged to try new and innovative ways to celebrate rather than by releasing balloons or sky lanterns.
"Sadly even though these may look pretty for a few moments, the after effects can be devastating.
“We banned balloon and sky lantern releases on our land in 2015 as not only are sky lanterns an uncontrolled floating fire risk, evidence has shown that animals can get hurt or die from getting trapped in or eating the remains of lanterns and balloons, which can end up as litter in the countryside, and on our beautiful beaches.”
The council has suggested alternatives to balloon and sky lantern releases, including giant bubbles, flying kites, hanging banners and streamers or planting a tree.
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