Techno-trash doesn't have to end up in landfill (Sun-Sentinel)

It is hard to buy junk at these Olympics. Outside some of the stadiums and arenas, there are stands selling small Chinese flags and flags bearing the likeness of the inescapable fuwa, the Olympic mascots. Human-propelled versions turn up at most of the events, wobbling and waving to an annoying techno theme song. The fuwa suits at the Water Cube are inflatable, and resemble giant beach toys.