What Happens to Leftover Mardi Gras Beads Bulk and How Local Suppliers are Upcycling Plastic Rounds?
The visual spectacle of a modern Louisiana Carnival is defined by sheer, unadulterated scale. For two weeks out of the year, the skies above historic avenues are filled with a shimmering downpour of throws tossed from towering multi-tiered floats. Spectators return home with heavy bags, and municipal collection crews work through the night to clear…