About: Mardi Gras has always been great, even before the era of “too many” imported, disposable, plastic beads and trinkets. Grounds Krewe hopes to reverse the quantity over quality trend and reinforce that special connection between thrower and catcher with items that are functional, well designed, made from sustainable materials and promote Louisiana products and people. Sustainable Throw Catalog. Recycle Dat! Marching Krewe. Krewe Sustainability Scorecard. Mardi Gras Red Beans - 50 Pack. $92.00 sold out. Mardi Gras Coffee - 50 Pack. Mardi Gras beads and accessories are also known as throws — because they are thrown into crowds during Mardi Gras parades and celebrations. So for that reason, simply reusing beads year after year isn’t always an option, and it’s imperative that people start using biodegradable alternatives to plastic-based beads. Muses strives to be a leader in promoting a more sustainable Mardi Gras through reMUSEable throws and reducing plastic. The Krewe believes that demand for plastic beads is on a downward trend, and Mardi Gras organizations should proactively embrace more sustainable practices. The time to initiate change is now. Our sustainable Mardi Gras themed throws and accessories are hand crafted using discarded Mardi Gras costumes and biodegradable materials like seeds, silk and felt. We routinely partner with LOCAL artists and non profit partners to create limited addition creations as well . Carnival Recycling, LLC was created by a family of Historic Home Contractors out of appreciation of Mardi Gras, Architecture, and their Sustainability. We hope to help by reducing waste through offering sustainable wood throws and recycled plastic beads thrown last Mardi Gras. New Orleans is full of beautiful architecture. They even offer biodegradable glitter! I received some Grounds Krewe throws myself - a set of bamboo toothbrushes and a baggie of beads from Mardi Gras past! The list goes on for what riders can use as sustainable throws. Recycled and recyclable glass beads have become a beautiful sustainable throw enjoyed by many (myself included). The interactive mega-recycling station will provide the chance for the public to see the impact of recycling Mardi Gras throws, bottles and cans. This station will be open during the same times as the route recycling hours ~ 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., on the two Saturdays and Sundays before Mardi Gras. A rendering of the site is available here. The Krewe of Themis “More Than Mardi Gras” Throw Package is a curated collection of affordable, eco-friendly throws that are functional, thoughtfully designed, made from sustainable materials and promote Louisiana culture and organizations. sustainable throw catalog Affordable, eco-friendly parade throws made from recycled, renewable and biodegradable materials that promote Louisiana products and people and support a great cause. Learn more The Grounds Krewe “Green Goddess” Sustainable Throw Package is the third iteration of eco-friendly, Krewe of Iris branded throws that are functional, thoughtfully designed, made from sustainable materials and promote Louisiana products and people. Rex riders will throw boxes of wildflower seeds in their parade on Mardi Gras Day, krewe leaders unveiled Tuesday at their countdown to the big day.. Why it matters: It's part of the trend of Mardi Gras krewes looking for ways to be more sustainable as they move away from basic plastic beads.
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