Q. R2 Code of Practices constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of

[A] environmentally responsible practices recycling industry

[B] ecological management of ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention

[C] sustainable practices in the cultivation of agriculture crops in degraded lands

[D] 'Environmental Impact Assessment' in- the exploitation of natural resources

Answer: A
Notes:

Why this Question) An updated version of the R2 Code of Practices (COP 2.1) was released on July 22, 2021. 

Ans) a 

Exp) Option a is correct. 

The R2 Standard was originally developed to prevent the misuse and improper recycling of electronic waste.  The Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) institute defines the R2 Standard as, “the premier global environmental, worker health and safety standard for the electronics refurbishing and recycling industry”. A goal of this standard is to help prevent unnecessary recycling, and so a reuse business was born. Reuse refers to a product that’s been used but still has life in it. 

Source:  Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the R2 Standard – B-Stock Solutions (bstock.com) 

 Subject) Environment 

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