The process of urbanization and industrialization in Hyderabad, an established metro city in India, has resulted in a concerning rise in the extinction of its wide variety of species. This issue is primarily due to the increasing accumulation of electronic garbage (e-waste) and plastic garbage, which is mainly caused by environmental pollution. The city of Hyderabad has a noteworthy diversity of flora and fauna, spanning across many habitats including urban parks, marshes, and wooded regions. The presence of ecological variety in this area facilitates the existence of a wide range of plant and animal species, including a significant number of species that are unique to this region and are at risk of extinction. Nevertheless, the urban area is confronted with a mounting issue of environmental contamination, which is mostly attributed to industrial discharges, emissions from vehicles, and inadequate management of trash. This situation poses a substantial risk to the existing biodiversity.

Electronic garbage sometimes referred to as e-waste, is a significant challenge due to the disposal of electronic equipment such as cell phones and laptops. The inadequate disposal of electronic waste not only leads to contamination of soil and water but also results in the release of hazardous compounds and heavy metals into the surrounding environment. The presence of pollution in the environment has detrimental effects on the local ecosystems, leading to disruptions in the natural balance and posing risks to the biodiversity of Hyderabad. This includes adverse impacts on aquatic life and the potential contamination of the food chain. Plastic trash poses a significant environmental hazard. Single-use plastics, which are frequently disposed of in an irresponsible manner, ultimately find their way into aquatic environments and open areas, where they undergo a degradation process that can span many decades. In addition to visual pollution, plastics represent a direct harm to wildlife through ingestion and entanglement, leading to damage and mortality among many species.