Japan uses old smartphones to make Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals

Japan will need 2 tons of metal to make 5,000 gold, silver and bronze medals.

Japan is the next country to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020. Japan has long been famous for its unique ideas and preparing for the Olympics this time is no exception.

Japan will recycle old smartphones to make 2020 Olympic medals.

Accordingly, Japan will need 2 tons of metal to be able to make 5,000 gold, silver and bronze medals. It is known that all necessary materials such as iron, copper, lead and zinc will be taken from scraps of old smartphones and tablets. In addition, they also take advantage of other old household appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners to get other rare metals. Then, they will carry out chemical measures to separate these metals and use them to make medals.

They would need 2 tons of metal for this.

This unique idea will help Japan reduce a lot of costs for producing medals, while contributing to environmental protection. Director of the Japan Sports Federation, Mr. Koji Murofushi said: "Natural resources are limited, so recycling will protect the environment, and above all, it is a good opportunity for each citizen to contribute their efforts to making medals or organizing the Olympics."

It is known that Japan will place collection boxes in public places, offices,... starting in early April this year until they collect enough 2 tons of metal to produce medals. Obviously, through this, we will once again have to respect the Japanese people with their very good awareness of environmental protection and saving.

According to Young Knowledge