From 2017 to 2019, people in Japan donated 6.21 million used phones and 79,000 tons of electronic devices; recyclers then used them to make 5,000 medals for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
- From April 2017 to March 2019, Japan collected electronics through two national channels.
- Under the 2020 Medal Project, NTT Docomo shops took in about 6.21 million used phones, while municipalities collected approximately 78,985 tonnes of small electronic devices.
- Through them all, recyclers were able to extract 32 kilograms of gold, 3,500 kilograms of silver and 2,200 kilograms of bronze.
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- From April 2017 to March 2019, Japan collected electronics through two national channels.
- Under the 2020 Medal Project, NTT Docomo shops took in about 6.21 million used phones, while municipalities collected approximately 78,985 tonnes of small electronic devices.
- Through them all, recyclers were able to extract 32 kilograms of gold, 3,500 kilograms of silver and 2,200 kilograms of bronze.
Sources: Times of India