From beads and boas to stuffed animals, this nonprofit takes nearly everything that could be tossed from a parade float.
NEW ORLEANS – Mardi Gras has officially made its return to New Orleans this week with celebrations that leave behind tons of waste every year.While the city’s sanitation department will be focusing on cleanup efforts over the next several days — even weeks — beads are also given new life by a local nonprofit.has been at the forefront of Mardi Gras recycling efforts for three decades. The post-carnival season is the organization’s busiest time of year.
From beads and boas to stuffed animals, ArcGNO’s recycling center takes nearly everything that could be tossed from a parade float. “The cycle doesn’t end at Mardi Gras,” McGee-Stemley said. “In New Orleans, we know how to throw parades, so we have them all year long. Now we’re getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day.”
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