Environment and Ecology
2021
Sustainable Development
Environmental Pollution
'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
A.environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
B.ecological management of 'Wetlands of International Importance' under the Ramsar Convention
C.sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands
D.'Environmental Impact Assessment' in the exploitation of natural resources
Correct Answer: Option A
R2 stands for Responsible Recycling. It is a standard developed specifically for the electronics recycling industry by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI).
SERI is the ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization for the R2 Standard: Responsible Recycling Practices for Use in Accredited Certifications Programs.
Stakeholders involved in creating these standards include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state agency regulators, electronics recyclers and refurbishers, OEMs/customers of electronics recycling services, and non-governmental organizations.
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
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