Attero recycling Pvt Ltd - E-waste management is important because it is a worldwide problem. It affects developing countries because they lack the resources to manage e-waste. Pollution results in acid rain which destroys natural habitats and kills animals. E-waste contains toxic substances such as lead, mercury, arsenic, barium, brominated flame retardants, nickel, selenium, polychlorinated biphenyls, copper and other heavy metals which can negatively impact the environment and human health.