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    "headline": "Japan Recycled 6.21 Million Phones for Tokyo Olympic Medals",
    "summary": "Japan collected 6.21 million used mobile phones and 79,000 tons of electronic devices between 2017 and 2019 to recycle metals for producing 5,000 medals for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. The materials were donated by people across Japan and processed by recyclers to extract metals for the medals.",
    "articleBody": "Japan collected 6.21 million used mobile phones and 79,000 tons of electronic devices between 2017 and 2019. These materials were recycled to produce 5,000 medals for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.\n\nThe initiative involved people across Japan donating their old phones and electronic waste over a two-year period. Recyclers processed these items to extract metals used in crafting the Olympic medals. This effort highlighted Japan's commitment to sustainability and resource reuse during the international sporting event.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nKidambi Srikanth Secures Place in Quarterfinals\nChina Builds First Plastic Road Using Milk Bottles in 2021\nStrengthening of Indian Stock Market Due to Rally in US Market",
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