The beads around Thomas's neck were part of the Mardi Gras' fun and still are but now mother and son, both scientists, have researched how those beads can have risks. Ruth Carmichael By ...

The Ecology Center, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, released a report in 2020 on the chemical hazards of Mardi Gras beads, concluding that most of the sampled throws contained bromine and antimony ...

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Mardi Gras Fun Facts. 1. ... 41. More than 93,000 pounds of Mardi Gras beads were uncovered in just a five-block span in New Orleans drains in the 2017-2018 season. 42.

Mardi Grad beads in New Orleans are creating an environmental disaster Despite a daily cleanup that leaves the post-parade landscape remarkably clean, uncaught beads dangle from tree limbs like ...

Here's what you need to know about Mardi Gras in Mississippi, including where to find family fun events. When is Mardi Gras 2025? Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, will be March 4, 2025.

Colorful plastic beads have become the most recognizable Mardi Gras throw across the Gulf Coast. The stringed beads, often sourced from China, can contain lead, heavy metals and other materials ...

Mardi Gras Fun Facts. 1. ... 41. More than 93,000 pounds of Mardi Gras beads were uncovered in just a five-block span in New Orleans drains in the 2017-2018 season. 42.

Justice & Health During Mardi Gras, Tons of Fun Comes With Tons of Toxic Beads New Orleans and Mobile dispute where Mardi Gras was birthed, but both Gulf Coast cities struggle with the same ...