Those Mardi Gras Beads Aren't Harmless. Here's Why.

One of Mardi Gras' most harmless traditions isn't harmless at all.

During Mardi Gras, Fun Comes With Tons of Toxic Beads

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Those Mardi Gras Beads Aren't Harmless. Here's Why.

Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans

Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?

Critics of Houma Mardi Gras advised to 'stay home

Mardi Gras Is an Environmental Disaster

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