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Cardboard beds to be used in  Athletes’ Village at Tokyo 2020

Athletes are set to sleep on beds made of recycled cardboard at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after organisers revealed further details  about the Athletes’ Village.

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The Athletes’ Village is based in the Harumi waterfront district of Tokyo.

The Village consists of residential buildings, which will have 18,000 beds during the Olympic Games, reduced to 8,000 beds during the  Paralympic Games.

Organisers have now revealed the bed frames will be made of “sturdy recycled cardboard”.

It is claimed this is part of efforts to ensure the Olympic and Paralympic Games are environmentally friendly and sustainable.

The cardboard beds are expected to be recycled following the Games.

According to Kyodo News, rooms in the Athletes’ Village will include bedclothes, closets and tables, while fridges and televisions can be rented.

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Laundry services will be free of charge, while a dining hall will be open for 24 hours during the Games.

The Athletes’ Village will be renovated and sold as apartments and tower blocks following the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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