New Orleans’ Mardi Gras recycling efforts are better than ever. But where do the beads go?

“New Orleans’ efforts to reduce Mardi Gras waste and reuse beads and throws have been ongoing for decades and involve a complicated web of community groups, leaders and businesses. Carnival lasts just a few weeks each year, but collecting, sorting and reselling beads is a year-round endeavor. ” To read the entire Nola.com article, click here.