UPSC Prelims 2021 · Question 16 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2021 question on R2 Code Electronics Recycling

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

  1. environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
  2. ecological management of 'Wetlands of International Importance' under the Ramsar Convention
  3. sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands
  4. Environmental Impact Assessment' in the exploitation of natural resources
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Answer: A. environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry

Verdict

Correct answer → Option (a).

Analysis

R2 stands for Responsible Recycling and is a standard specifically created for the electronics recycling industry by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI). SERI is the housing body and ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization for the R2 Standard: Responsible Recycling Practices for Use in Accredited Certifications Programs.

Stakeholders who contributed to the creation of these standards include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA was responsible for a study of the implementation of the R2 standards); regulators from state agencies; electronics recyclers, refurbishers, and their trade associations; OEMs/customers of electronics recycling services; and non-governmental organisations.

Recently, SERI (Sustainable Electronics Recycling International), Minnesota, has launched the latest R2 Standard for electronics reuse and recycling — R2v3.

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