More than 80% of electronics are discarded in landfills, where they cause further harm by contaminating our soil and water with lead, mercury, arsenic, and too many other toxic materials.
Urban mining diverts e-waste from landfills, safely processes hazardous materials, and prevents them from contaminating the earth.

Traditional mining depletes finite natural resources, leading to long-term sustainability concerns and endangering the natural habitats and biodiversity that depend on them. Over-extraction can also make it difficult for natural systems to recover.
Reclaiming valuable materials from discarded electronics instead of the earth, we reduce the need for virgin mining, conserving precious resources while reducing the environmental devastation caused by traditional mining.

Competition for virgin resources, can escalate into conflicts and wars, leading to severe human rights violations and instability.
Miners often work in cramped and hazardous conditions, facing limited airflow, toxic gases, and the constant threat of rockfalls.
Urban Mining helps safeguard communities that might otherwise be displaced by conventional mining, preventing the loss of homes and livelihoods.