The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are all about sustainability and innovation. One particularly notable example of this is the reuse of metal from the Eiffel Tower to produce the Olympic medals.

The Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris and a masterpiece of engineering, regularly undergoes maintenance work during which small metal parts are replaced. Instead of disposing of these parts, the Paris Olympic Committee has decided to use the historic metal for a unique purpose - the creation of the medals for the upcoming Games.

This move underlines the Games' commitment to sustainability by recycling resources and reducing the environmental footprint. At the same time, the medals are given a special symbolic meaning, as they not only celebrate the success of the athletes, but also carry a part of France's history and culture.

This initiative is another example of how sport can also pay attention to the climate, similar to the Boss Open (more here), which also focused on sustainable measures. The reuse of materials and the incorporation of environmentally friendly practices show how sport can lead the way in the fight against climate change.

The medals made from this metal beautifully connect the past with the present and will leave an unforgettable legacy of the 2024 Games. This innovative initiative shows how traditional heritage and modern sustainability can go hand in hand to create something truly unique.

Image source: Screenshot from https://olympics.com/de/paris-2024/die-spiele/die-marken/medaillen-design