Rich Source of Raw Material: Approximately 10–15% of gold is recoverable from e-waste worldwide. Also, it is said that eWaste contains deposits of precious metals that estimate between 40 and 50 times costlier and richer than their ores beneath the earth’s surface.
Solid Waste Management: There are excessive landfill and solid waste. eWaste recycling helps prevent further degradation of agricultural land and curbs pollution.
Toxic Materials: Old electronic gadgets and devices contain toxic materials like mercury, lead, chromium, and cadmium. Therefore, eWaste recycling helps assure proper processing, so that these devices do not release these toxic gases into the environment.