Recycled Glass Throws
Leading the Way in Sustainable Throws
Krampus Innovations
Earlier this year, the Krewe of Krampus invented Krampus Clay and Gl’ule, two crafting products utilizing crushed, recycled glass. Experiments were also successful in discovering the perfect ratio of recycled glass sand with plaster to make the coveted Krampus signature throw – the decorated lump of coal.
Putting It Into Action
For this 2023 Krampus NOLAuf, there will be a limited number of throws made with this inventive material with the goal of using the glass/plaster mix in all the coal handed out starting next year. There will also be some additional throws that will be made using Krampus Clay, which is another recycled glass material.
For a chance to receive a one of these lumps of coal this year, be sure to come to the Krampus NOLAuf parade costumed up, bringing a sign or know what to yell (Give me glass!) to get the attention of the Über Krampus. Our lead Krampus will be the only one handing out the inaugural coal using recycled glass from Glass Half Full.
Do you want to be a part of this?
Bring your glass to Glass half full between now and the end of the year and your empty bottles will be crushed and used in the making of the Krampus Coal for the 2024 season! Just look for the Krampus Recycle bin at Glass Half Full.
Glass Half Full Drop-Off Hub
3935 Louisa Street, New Orleans LA 70126
Mondays & Wednesdays | 9am-5:30pm
Saturdays | 9am-4:00pm
Glass Half Full
Krewe of Krampus and Glass Half Full are working together to reduce the amount of plastic being used in the parades of New Orleans.
Glass Half Full collects glass “waste” from residents throughout Louisiana. Once they’ve diverted this glass from the landfill, it’s sorted by color. The glass is then pulverized with hammer-mill crushers at their local facility. Finally they sift the crushed product to remove labels and sort the various size distributions. From there, what’s left is sand products ranging from super soft, beach-like powder to chunky glass gravel.
This all happens right here in New Orleans; nothing is ever shipped out of the state or overseas for processing. That way, we’re transforming glass “waste” into a resource that actually benefits the community doing the recycling.