In addition to giving back to the community, the Mardi Gras bead pickup also benefits countless animals in the region. "The small act of recycling beads can make a big impact in helping protect the ...

The students working on these biodegradable alternatives are hoping to be able to break them down "with the help of plants and soil bacteria." As for now, thanks to the work of the Mississippi ...

China, the source of most parade throws, was the target of some of the highest import duties. On Wednesday, Trump added a 34% ...

LSU biological science students are working to make Mardi Gras beads more environmentally friendly, tackling the waste that the celebration creates across Louisiana each year. LSU Professor Naohiro ...

An iconic Mardi Gras tradition has received a sustainable makeover. Brightly-colored plastic beads are a familiar sight at New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations. But, NPR has reported, some parade ...

were excited to participate in a Mardi Gras parade with other Cybertruck ... "And they're, you know, there's some thick beads, very large beads in there, a handful of them, right at the side ...

New Orleans, Louisiana hosts a massive, boozy shindig every year. It’s Mardi Gras, home to millions of visitors with a riotous good time on their minds. However, it’s also home to some questionable ...

The masked riders in future Carnival parades may have to pay significantly more for the beads and baubles they ... next year’s throws soon after Mardi Gras ends. The krewe then enters into ...

Members of New Orleans' Black Masking Indians are preparing for to reveal their colorful and elaborate suits on Fat Tuesday.