Man turns Mardi Gras trash into cash
One person's Fat Tuesday trash is another's treasure -- especially for Michael Smith, who cleans up and cashes in on the post-Mardi Gras aluminum cans tossed in the streets of his St. Louis neighborhood. Smith, who used to be homeless, says he can collect around 400 pounds of cans after the festivities, netting "over a couple hundred dollars."
This type of entrepreneurial environmentalism could prove useful in the Big Easy, where more than 25 million pounds of petroleum-based plastic beads are abandoned annually in the French Quarter.
Mardi Gras mess: sinful waste or just part of the revelry?
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Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
