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Aluminium, carrying the ceremonial Olympic flame forward

What has the ‘Metal of the Future’ got to do with a centuries-old Olympic tradition? The 2020 Olympics is finally happening in 2021 after a year of uncertainty. As Japan braces itself for the much-awaited event that comes every four years, a major tradition of the Olympics is already underway – the Olympic torch relay. Interestingly, the torches for this year’s relay are made from recycled aluminium. On the surface,...