Mardi Gras makes changes to its famous beads a year after bringing in ban - Beads are back, but not the cheap plastic ones ...

"It's become so prolific that they dodge out of the way when they see [them]." Researchers invent unique solution to 'nightmare' Mardi Gras problem: 'The spectators don't value this anymore' first ...

Mardi Gras is amid a sustainable transformation, with biodegradable beads replacing plastic ones due to environmental concerns. The Krewe of Freret has banned plastic beads, opting for biodegradable ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.

Throwing and catching gold, green, and purple beads is a cherished Mardi Gras tradition, but as it turns out, these petroleum-based plastic beads have a heavy impact ...

More and more parades in New Orleans now feature glass beads instead of plastic ones during Mardi Gras.

A popular New Orleans Carnival krewe will no longer be throwing plastic beads. Starting Carnival 2025, the Krewe of Freret announced that they will no longer throw plastic beads in an effort to have ...

In a significant step towards sustainability, the Krewe of Freret has banned plastic beads and is now trialling biodegradable PlantMe Beads developed by Louisiana State University (LSU). These ...

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. Some Mardi ...

What are you supposed to do with Mardi Gras beads after you catch them? How about planting them in your garden – new LSU ...