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.

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

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Mardi Gras Beads Create Huge Amounts of Waste

What is the purpose of Mardi Gras beads and where can you buy them?

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

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Mardi Gras or Bust: The Significance of Mardi Gras Beads - Gator By The Bay

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

During Mardi Gras, tons of fun comes with tons of toxic beads