| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 16, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 16, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/16/biodegradable-mardi-gras-beads/ |
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NEW ORLEANS — It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of
green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads.
Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to
catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from
floats by the handful. ...