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Mardi Gras Experience and Waste Impact Survey
1.
Have you attended Mardi Gras in New Orleans within the last 10 years (defined as the 12 days leading up to and including Fat Tuesday)?
Yes
No
2.
How many Mardi Gras parades do you typically attend each year?
1-3
4-6
7-9
10 or more
3.
Have you ever ridden in a Mardi Gras parade or are you a member of a Krewe?
Yes, I am a Krewe member
Yes, I have ridden in a parade
No, I am just a parade goer
4.
What do you usually do with the items ('throws') you catch at Mardi Gras parades?
Keep most as souvenirs
Give away to others
Dispose of immediately after the event
Dispose of some after keeping them for a while
Recycle or donate later
Other (please specify)
5.
How do you feel when you see the waste left on the streets after a parade?
Indifferent
Uncomfortable
Angry
Sad
Hopeful that it will be cleaned up
Other (please specify)
6.
To what extent are you aware of the following impacts of parade waste? Select all that apply.
Environmental impacts (e.g., pollution, harm to wildlife)
Impact on city infrastructure (e.g., clogged storm drains)
Ethics of labor conditions (e.g., overseas labor practices where throws are made)
Consumer safety (e.g., hazards posed by the items themselves, such as toxic chemicals)
7.
Which types of throws do you enjoy or find most valuable? (Select up to 3)
Beads
Cups
Trinkets/toys
Doubloons
Consumable items (e.g., food or drink)
Wearable accessories (e.g., hats, scarves, masks)
Decorative throws (e.g., custom-made items)
Other (please specify)
8.
Which types of throws do you enjoy or find least valuable? (Select up to 3)
Beads
Cups
Trinkets/toys
Doubloons
Consumable items (e.g., food or drink)
Wearable accessories (e.g., hats, scarves, masks)
Decorative throws (e.g., custom-made items)
Other (please specify)
9.
What qualities do you care about most when receiving throws? (Select up to 2)
Uniqueness
Usefulness
Sentimental value
Quantity (the more, the better)
Environmental impact
Durability
Other (please specify)
10.
Do you believe the amount of waste generated during Mardi Gras has gotten out of hand?
Yes
No
I’m not sure