Before the pandemic arrived, every year, the city of New Orleans collects over 25 million pounds of Mardi Gras “throws” glass beads to plastic that are tossed to enthusiastic party goers, or land on the streets as debris.

1. The average United States resident creates over 4 pounds of trash per day and up to 56 tons of trash per year.

2. Americans make up roughly 5% of the world’s population, but generate nearly 40% of the world’s total waste.

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