The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Medals Will Be Made of Recycled Electronics

The organizing committee for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games has made an inspiring announcement about the medals for the 2020 games.

The medals for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games using gold, silver, and copper metals recycled from discarded electronic devices like laptops, cell phones. and small household appliances.

The project is the first of its kind in the history of the Olympic Games, calling for citizens’ participation in creating the medals. The project is expected to leave the post-Games legacy of realizing a sustainable society through material collection.

Tokyo is sure to set the stage for future efforts, proving that there can always be a way to make better choices towards sustainability.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.