MIT professor Carlo Ratti designed the 2026 Winter Olympics torch with sustainability at its core. Named "Essential," the torch features a visible internal burner powered by 100% renewable bio-GPL, can be recharged 10 times (reducing production by 90%), and is made from recycled aluminum weighing under 2.5 pounds. The minimalist design emphasizes the flame itself through a vertical opening that reveals the mechanism, while a heat-resistant PVD coating allows it to reflect surrounding environments. The torch won an honorable mention in Italy's Compasso d'Oro design award.
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