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Prelims 2021 · Q16 · Waste, plastics & chemicals

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

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Answer: A. R2 (Responsible Recycling) is a standard for electronics recyclers. It sets practices for safe handling of e-waste, worker safety, data security and environmental protection. So it promotes environmentally responsible practices in the electronics recycling industry.

Watch for: The term 'Code of Practices' sounds like general environmental guidance; R2 is specific to e-waste.

Why the other options are wrong
  • B. Wrong because R2 is not linked to the Ramsar Convention on wetlands.
  • C. Wrong because R2 is not about farming on degraded land.
  • D. Wrong because R2 is not an EIA tool for natural resources.

Source to check: SERI (Sustainable Electronics Recycling International) website, R2 Standard

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