新奥尔良的Krewes测试可生物降解的珠子,配有奥克拉种子,以减少狂欢节的污染。 New Orleans krewes test biodegradable beads with okra seeds to reduce Mardi Gras pollution.

由植物基PLA制成、含有秋葵种子的可生物降解狂欢节珠子正在新奥尔良由Freret团和另外两家Krewe进行测试。 Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads made from plant-based PLA and containing okra seeds are being tested in New Orleans by the Krewe of Freret and two other krewes. 在路易斯安那州立大学开发的PlantMe Beads旨在减少传统塑料珠的污染,这种污染会损害下水道和庞查特里恩湖。 Developed at Louisiana State University, the PlantMe Beads aim to reduce pollution from traditional plastic beads that harm storm drains and Lake Pontchartrain. 生态友好珠子可以种植和自然分解,是更广泛推动的一部分,以可重复使用的宝贵物品取代一次性丢弃物。 The eco-friendly beads, which can be planted and naturally decompose, are part of a broader push to replace disposable throws with reusable, valuable items. 3 000条分发的项链的反馈将有助于完善设计,因为官员们强调减少浪费,而不是简单地取代材料。 Feedback from 3,000 distributed necklaces will help refine the design, as officials stress reducing waste over simply substituting materials.