Dispose of U.S. flags properly - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Dispose of U.S. flags properly - The Martha's Vineyard Times

To the Editor:  We have a lot of flags dropped off at the post, and we can’t burn them. Because modern synthetic flags (nylon/polyester) can melt and release hazardous, toxic fumes, burning them isn’t recommended. The U.S. Flag Code allows for ceremonial separation, where you carefully cut the blue field of stars (the union) away […] The post Dispose of U.S. flags properly appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.