The New York Times front page article discussing how Mardi Gras in New Orleans can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.
The New York Times front page article discussing how Mardi Gras in New Orleans can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.
NOLA.com discusses how due to the New Orleans budget deficit, the city did not distribute the funds it had set out for this year's Mardi Gras recycling efforts.
Antigravity Magazine covers “Tariffs, Throws, and the Green Mardi Gras Mirage.”
Verite News reports on how organizations in New Orleans are pushing to make Mardi Gras more environmentally-friendly by examining the culture around throws and making more sustainable options for krewes.
New Orleans Magazine highlights how during the 2026 Carnival Season, Grounds Krewe is again collaborating with New Orleans & Company, alongside presenting sponsors Entergy Corporation and Dr Pepper, for RecycleDAT! – an initiative to promote a more sustainable Mardi Gras.
LSU reports on how LSU alum Brett Davis founded Grounds Krewe, the company has helped reshape how Mardi Gras revelers think about throws. Grounds Krewe has sold more than 780,000 sustainable throws since 2020, with 198,000 eco-friendly throws set to roll in parades in this year’s Mardi Gras season alone.
Travel + Leisure talks about how Recycle Dat! has become one of the most engaging ways for Mardi Gras participants to give back to the city without straying from the party.
The Associated Press covers how over the past three years, a collection of organizations, led by Grounds Krewe, have stepped up efforts to improve the sustainability of Mardi Gras and cut down on the more than 2 million tons of waste generated during the heart of the city’s carnival season.
The BBC reports on how a successful Mardi Gras used to be measured by how much waste it produced. Now, the world's largest free festival is trying to clean up.
Over the past three years, a collection of organizations has stepped up efforts to improve the sustainability of Mardi Gras and cut down on the more than 2 million tons (1.8 million metric tons) of waste generated during the heart of the city’s Carnival season.
The Lens covers Recycle Dat! and the bigger picture of dealing with parade waste…
The Associated Press covers the environmental issues caused by plastic parade throws and Grounds Krewe’s solutions…
Learn about the Grounds Krewe Director’s journey to founding his non-profit and learn about the organization’s efforts to address the enormous amount of waste and litter generated during carnival season.
The Deep Blue Primer podcast sits down with GK’s founder to talk about the future health and resilience of Mardi Gras
Beat the Big Guys podcast talks with Grounds Krewe founder about the dark side of Mardi Gras…
Thrillist writes about Grounds Krewe’s efforts to lower waste at Mardi Gras….
Voices of America short video documentary on Grounds Krewe’s efforts to improve Mardi Gras…
The Washington Post covers the growth of Grounds Krewe parade recycling efforts and sustainable throw catalog…
Keep Louisiana Beautiful interviews Grounds Krewe director Brett Davis…
Out To Lunch covers Grounds Krewe’s effort to reconcile the environmental and financial future of Mardi Gras…
