The Toxic Truth Behind Mardi Gras Beads, Science
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Every year, 25 million pounds of plastic beads made by Chinese factory workers get dumped on the streets of New Orleans
Every year, 25 million pounds of plastic beads made by Chinese factory workers get dumped on the streets of New Orleans
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The Toxic Truth Behind Mardi Gras Beads, Science
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The Toxic Truth Behind Mardi Gras Beads, Science
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