The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals will be made from recycled phone parts

There is only one year left until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the organizing committee unveiled the design of the medals. To produce the medals, a campaign was launched to encourage Japanese citizens to donate 78,985 tons of old electronic devices, including 66.8 pounds of gold, 9,039 pounds of silver and silver. 5,952 pounds of bronze. The medals will not be the only Tokyo 2020 equipment made from recycled materials. The Victory Ceremony podiums will be made from recycled plastic and the torchbearer uniforms will be partially made from plastic bottles.

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