Representatives of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo have announced that the event will be 100% powered by renewable energy.
The “unprecedented” initiative means that everything from the press office to the athlete’s village and the stadiums will be powered by sustainable energy sources. To achieve this target, the organizing committee plans on installing solar panels and buying renewable energy from power companies.
Additionally, 99% of the buildings, supplies, and materials will be reused or recycled after the games. The committee says that they will be leasing and renting as many goods as possible for the event. If the product can not be leased, then the committee plans on dedicating special…