E-waste contains many precious metals, like gold which can be easily retrieved from old computers. It means E-waste recycling can be successfully employed to meet the scarcity of metal in the world.

Conserves Natural Resources: Recycling recovers valuable materials from old electronics that can be used to make new products. As a result, we save energy, reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save natural resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth.
 
Protects Environment: E-waste recycling provides proper handling and management of toxic chemical substances like mercury, lead and cadmium contained in the e-waste stream.
 
Creates Jobs: E-waste recycling creates new jobs for professional recyclers and creates a second market for the recycled materials.  
 
Saves Landfills: E-waste recycling saves unnecessary dumps and landfills.

E-waste recycling cause and effects almost each and every system of the human body due to the overabundance of toxic components and particles such as Lead Mercury, Cadmium, Barium, Lithium and Poly brominated Flame Retardants.

Out of tonnes of E-waste generated by Indian, the government, public sector companies, and private sector companies generate nearly 75% of waste. – Source

An essential part of running a business requires updating your electronic devices. Old cable and computers make the general office waste,andthe majority of businesses are not sure what to do with e-waste. You are not alone when it comes to recycling E-waste,but it is really necessary to make a difference to the environment and society. 

It is where EPR comes into the picture. EPR or extended producer responsibility is a policy under which producers are givensignificantresponsibility for the sustainable disposal of post-consumer products.

Here is how EPR impact social and environment. 

Many of the recommendations regarding the good governance of EPR systems identified in 2001 OECD guideline manual are still relevant and should be applied. 

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the responsibility of every producer of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) for channelisation of e-waste to an authorised dismantler/recycler to ensure environmentally sound management of such waste.

EPR authorisation is mandatory and has to be obtained by all the producers including importers, e-retailers/on-line sellers/e-bay etc. of EEE covered in E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. A producer can implement its EPR either through take-back system or by setting up collection centres or both for channelisation of e-waste/end of life products to authorised dismantlers/recyclers. The producers are required to have arrangements with authorised dismantlers/recyclers either individually or collectively or through a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) or EWaste Exchange system as spelt in their EPR Plan which is approved/authorised by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Selling or placing of EEE in the market by any producer without EPR Authorisation shall be considered as violation of the Rules and causing damage to the environment, which shall attract provisions under E (P) Act, 1986.