'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
Explanation
1. The 'R2 Code of Practices' (Responsible Recycling) is a standard developed by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI).
2. It provides a set of guidelines and requirements for companies involved in the electronics recycling and refurbishment industry.
3. The primary goal of the R2 standard is to promote environmentally responsible practices, ensure worker health and safety, and secure data destruction during the process of repairing, reusing, and recycling used electronics.
4. Option (A) directly aligns with this purpose.
5. Options (B), (C), and (D) relate to different environmental domains: wetlands management (Ramsar Convention), sustainable practices in agriculture, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for natural resources exploitation, respectively. These are not the focus of the R2 Code of Practices.