Every parade season, the beads win — and lose.
Each Mardi Gras season, krewes throw massive quantities of single-use plastic beads from floats — and much of it ends up in landfills and local waterways instead of around someone's neck. TOSS Inc. exists to close that gap.
We've partnered with Louisiana State University's PlantMe Beads program to supply biodegradable throw alternatives to krewes and parade organizations across the Gulf Coast, free of charge — making the sustainable choice as easy to grab as the plastic one. TOSS Inc. runs entirely on donations, because we think Gulf Coast tradition and environmental responsibility can share a float.
Fund the switch to biodegradable beads
TOSS Inc. is entirely donor-funded — every gift buys biodegradable beads that go straight to krewes and parade organizations.
Donate to TOSS Inc.
Your gift funds biodegradable beads for krewes across the Gulf Coast — no plastic, no landfill, no guilt with your throw.
Our goal: $3,000
$2,250 raised
75% of the way to a fully-funded parade season