SHOW US YOUR BEADS! RECYCLE YOUR MARDI GRAS BEADS AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM NOW THROUGH MARCH 9

St. Louis — You worked hard to grab those beads, but what are you going to do with them once Mardi Gras is over?

The St. Louis Aquarium Foundation has the solution. You can take your beads to the Aquarium at Union Station from now through March 9 and they will recycle the colorful trinkets.

Why does the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation care about Mardi Gras beads? Because this type of plastic material can end up in the area’s waterways if it is not recycled properly.

Everyone who brings beads for recycling will be entered into a contest to be eligible to win four Annual Passes to the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. The winner will be selected on March 10. Donors also will receive Aquarium stickers or water bottles (depending on the donation size) when they drop off their beads.

ABOUT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM FOUNDATION

The St. Louis Aquarium Foundation is the non-profit partner of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. The Foundation engages the community through access to the Aquarium and educational programs. It also acts as the region’s advocate for good water stewardship.

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