Correct answer: (a) environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
Explanation
- A
environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
Environmentally responsible electronics recycling. R2 is a standard for e-waste recyclers.
- B
ecological management of 'Wetlands of International Importance' under the Ramsar Convention
Ramsar wetlands. Unrelated.
- C
sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands.
Degraded-land crops. Unrelated.
- D
'Environmental Impact Assessment' in the exploitation of natural resources
EIA of extractives. Unrelated.
Summary. Official key is (a). The R2 (Responsible Recycling) Code of Practices is a certification for electronics recyclers — environment, data security, downstream due diligence.
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