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Plastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds part of Tokyo Games’ sustainability plan

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Japan has put a spotlight on sustainability at the 2020 Olympic Games, with athletes standing on podiums made of recycled plastics to receive medals crafted from recycled small electronics before sleeping on beds made of cardboard.

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