2024-03-29 13:20:37
Paris Olympics 2024
The greenest Olympics in history
The Paris Olympics 2024, to be held from July 26 to August 11 this year, will be the most environmentally friendly Olympics in the world. France aims to reduce its carbon footprint even less. Previous Olympics held in London and Rio had only 1.5 million tons, less than the last time held in Tokyo. Even though at that time there was no one watching because it was during Covid.
But this time There will be 800 sporting events, 15,000 athletes, 45,000 volunteers, and over 13 million meals served. This is an ambitious goal that people all over the world are helping to achieve.
Let’s have a brief look at the cool things that will happen at this sports event.
playing field
• 95% of the racetrack will use the existing racetrack. Reduce the construction of new stadiums Even some competition fields may have been built more than 100 years ago.
• The Stade de France, the stadium built for the 1998 World Cup, will be the main venue for most sports.
• Only the Aquatics Center in Saint-Denis has been rebuilt. Made from environmentally friendly materials. and uses solar energy
• France will take over landscaped tourist attractions. converted into a sports stadium To promote tourist attractions and use the beauty of the city Use the Place de la Concorde as the backdrop for every type of sports possible. It hosts BMX FreeStyle sports competitions and skateboarding competitions.
• There was a huge cleanup of the Seine River. To be used to organize 3 water sports competitions in the heart of Paris.
Places, buildings, and equipment
• Chairs used in many sports stadiums. Made from recycled plastic waste collected from around the city.
• When the competition ends. Every piece of furniture will be sold, donated or recycled, including 42,000 chairs, 10,000 desks, 6,000 cabinets and 800 work spaces.
• Athlete’s Bed It will be recycled from fishing nets and recycled cardboard.
• About 2,800 apartments will be converted into homes. and people’s accommodations after sports competitions
travel
• Most race locations Must use mass transportation only. Private cars cannot enter.
• Add another 3,000 bicycles for rent.
• Build more than 1,000 km of additional cycling roads with more than 200,000 trees next to bike lanes.
• Green taxis are introduced. which has begun to open for service It is a 3-wheeled bicycle to serve tourists.
Electricity and Energy
• Energy in athletes It will come from underground heat. and solar energy
• Various lights Comes from the use of bio oil instead of using oil Reduce carbon emissions by more than 13,000 tons
food
• Have a Michelin-star chef help with the design. Menu for athletes Make it the most spectacular To show excellence in food and have the least amount of meat, emphasizing plant-based 2 times more.
• Focus on organic, focus on local products. It is mandatory for 25% of food ingredients used to be sourced within 250 km of Paris to reduce carbon emissions from transportation.
• All food scraps are not left as waste. But go back into the system and use it 100%
• Reduce the use of single-use plastics such as glasses, cutlery, and straws by more than half.
And this is part of the miracle that is about to happen in The Paris Olympics 2024 is not just a sports event that will unite people around the world through sports games. but also inspirational for both athletes, teams, and spectators around the world To be aware of the environment in every activity they do. We only have good management. A perfect environment can coexist with the prosperity of humanity.
Source : WEF
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