Some Mardi Gras parade planners ban plastic beads to cut back on waste

By Matt Bloom

Published February 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM CST

Mardi Gras can make a lot of trash, adding up to millions of pounds each year. Now, some parades in New Orleans are cutting down on their environmental footprint by banning plastic beads.

Matt Bloom

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