Japan melted 6.21 million used phones to forge all 5,000 Tokyo Olympic medals

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Ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Japan launched a large-scale initiative to collect millions of used electronic devices and phones from the public. Recyclers extracted gold, silver, and bronze metals from the collected electronics. The recovered materials were then used to manufacture all 5,000 medals awarded at the Games. The project involved collaboration between local municipalities and businesses across the country. The effort highlighted Japan's commitment to sustainability and circular resource use on a global stage.

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