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Mar 16
Mar 16 What if the $500 million we send China for Carnival throws stayed in New Orleans? - NOLA.com

Brett Davis

What if we could stop leasing Mardi Gras to China and do it ourselves?

Jan 6
Jan 6 The movement is underway toward a more eco-friendly Carnival season.

Brett Davis

In the past few years the effort has picked up on the green side.

Dec 7
Dec 7 Are there unsafe levels of lead in Mardi Gras beads? One group says yes - Biz New Orleans

Brett Davis

Local mother has reason to believe that Carnival throws exceed the lead levels deemed safe for children's toys.

May 30
May 30 Reusing Mardi Gras beads and using Louisiana-made throws: Your pictures and ideas - NOLA.com

Brett Davis

Could local one-of-a-kind throws catch on?

Dec 3
Dec 3 Hey, mister! Throw me some hydro chloro fluoro carbons! - The Lens

Brett Davis

This rich tradition does not necessarily demand expression in ways detrimental to the civic good.

Sep 22
Sep 22 S&WB pulls old car with Mardi Gras beads inside from Lafitte Canal - NOLA.com

Brett Davis

More evidence of the roll imported, unhealthy, unwanted beads play in the storm drain system.

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