What Happens to All the Mardi Gras Beads Left Behind? - AFAR

New Orleans looks for solutions—recycling beads, throwing sustainable treats, and collecting the leftover garbage—to the post–Mardi Gras cleanup.
New Orleans tries to turn the tide on the colorful trash left after the parades and parties are all done.

A Tale of Two Parades

During Mardi Gras, Tons of Fun Comes With Tons of Toxic Beads - Inside Climate News

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When to Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, 2024 - AFAR

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Mardi Gras may be over but what will happen to all those beads?

What Happens to Mardi Gras Beads After Festival Ends? - Bloomberg

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