Q.  ‘R2 Code of Parctices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of

• environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
• ecological management of ‘wetlands of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention
• sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands
• ‘Environmental Impact Assessment’ in the exploitation of natural resources

Answer: 1. environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry

Notes:

• R2 stands for Responsible Recycling and is a standard specifically created for the electronics recycling industry by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI).
• The standard is described as “Responsible Recycling (“R2″) Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs for Electronics Recyclers”.
• R2 certified companies to have a policy on managing used and end-of-life electronics equipment, components and materials based on strategies such as reuse, materials and energy recovery and/or disposal.
• This certification is intended for electronics recyclers.