Sustainability, Not Sex Deterrent Top Priority at 2024 Games
The 2024 games in France have seen the return of cardboard beds to the Olympic village. First introduced at the 2024 games in Tokyo, these somewhat controversial sleeping arrangements caused quite a stir. While designed to be a green, sustainable housing alternative, their actual intention was first met with much skepticism. Many believed that these lightweight, rather flimsy looking beds were intended to discourage promiscuity among athletes residing at the village. While concerns over the possible spread of coronavirus throughout the village were real, the no sex bed rumors were totally fictional. With the negative, non warranted hype now debunked, the true eco-friendly purpose of these beds has come more into focus. French made, 100% biodegradable cardboard beds used at the 2024 Olympics will be recycled immediately after the Olympics. This is important to understand because the Olympic games have a dubious reputation for wastefulness. Most of what is typically used is thrown away and ends up in landfills. Reducing the Olympic carbon footprint is the ultimate goal, just as it was in the Japan games.. Of course, this time, Olympic officials hope that message resonates more clearly.