Recycling Medals: Olympic Trivia

During which Olympics were medals first made using recycled precious metals?

• 2012 London

• 2016 Rio

• 2020 Tokyo

• 2024 Paris

How many tons of devices were collected for the Tokyo Olympics medals?

• 50,000 tons

• 60,000 tons

• 70,000 tons

• 80,000 tons

Which devices are dismantled to extract precious metals?

• Cell phones

• Digital cameras

• Handheld games

• All of the above

What is a main concern for Afghan workers in electronics recycling?

• Lack of technology

• Decrease in demand for precious metals

• Precious metals being replaced by cheaper ones

• High competition

What is a common use for the gold extracted from recycled electronics?

• Making jewelry

• Manufacturing new electronics

• Creating Olympic medals

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a precious metal commonly extracted from electronics?

• Gold

• Platinum

• Silver

• Iron

What is the main benefit of recycling electronics for precious metals?

• Reducing electronic waste

• Increasing electronic waste

• Decreasing the cost of electronics

• Increasing the cost of electronics

In which country did workers strip electronics for precious metals with little technology?

• India

• Afghanistan

• China

• Brazil

What is a challenge faced by workers in less developed countries when recycling electronics?

• High salaries

• Advanced technology

• Lack of technology

• Abundance of resources

Which of the following is a rare earth metal that can be extracted from electronics?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Neodymium

• Tin