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Recycled E-Waste Medals

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Tokyo is Striving to Meet Sustainable Goals with 2020 Olympic Medals

— February 8, 2019 — Eco
Tokyo is aiming to make the 2020 Olympic medals entirely from recycled materials. The initiative speaks volumes of the rising awareness of planet sustainability and will surely delight fans of the event.

Earlier, Japan had announced that it will "forge its 2020 Olympic medals from recycled smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets." The committee collected over five million devices for the project and as of February 2019, it announced that it is nearing its goal for sustainability.

The bronze — 2,700 kilograms, was collected back in June of 2018, while for silver, the committee is at 85.4 % and for gold, it is at 93.7 %. The program of unwanted device collection is running until the end of March and Tokyo is confident in its ability to hit the target.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Medals - The trend of using recycled materials for medals presents an opportunity for companies to innovate in sustainable manufacturing processes.
2. Awareness of Planet Sustainability - The increasing awareness of the importance of planet sustainability opens up opportunities for businesses to develop eco-friendly solutions and products.
3. Electronic Waste Recycling - The initiative to collect and recycle electronic waste for the Olympic medals highlights the need for efficient electronic waste management systems and creates opportunities for companies in the recycling industry.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can explore new ways to incorporate recycled materials and sustainable practices into their production processes to meet the demand for eco-friendly products.
2. Eco-friendly Products - The trend of sustainable medals and the rising awareness of planet sustainability provide an opportunity for companies to develop and market eco-friendly products.
3. Recycling - The need for efficient electronic waste management systems, as seen in the initiative for Olympic medals, offers opportunities for companies in the recycling industry to develop innovative and scalable solutions.
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