Mardi Gras Beads Spur Recycling Push in New Orleans
Carnival parades draw thousands as nonbiodegradable beads clog drains and wash into Lake Pontchartrain. Advocates urge reuse and new nonplastic trinkets, with groups like Arc of New Orleans and Grounds Krewe offering alternatives and collection points along parade routes.
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