Flung plastic beads, coins, and other trinkets can seem like treasures in the heat of a Mardi Gras moment, but if you’ve ever seen the streets of New Orleans the morning after, you’d recognize only trash. That’s why a coalition of government agencies and nonprofits is creating “seed beads,” biodegradable party favors, and culturally-smart alternatives […] The post Coalition Combats Waste During Mardi Gras by Swapping Cheap Plastic for Seed Beads and Spice Packets appeared first on Good News Network.