Student-Led, Youth-Owned
Student-Led, Youth-Owned
Every decision, every presentation, every drive is run by young people. Adults advise; students lead.
We havea problem.
Scroll to see the scale of the global e-waste crisis.
The Reality
17%
of e-waste is formally recycled worldwide
The rest is burned, landfilled, or exported to developing nations.
The Scale
50M+
tons of e-waste generated globally each year
The fastest-growing waste stream on Earth — accelerating 3–5% annually.
The Consequence
$62B
in recoverable materials lost every year
Gold, copper, silver — discarded or burned before recovery.
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About Us
Ctrl AltReboot.
CtrlAltReboot is a student-led environmental initiative dedicated to educating young people about the growing global e-waste crisis and its real impact on human health and the natural world.
9,730+Students
11Schools
2States
Dec 2025Founded
Our Values
What We Stand For.
Action Over Awareness
Action Over Awareness
Awareness without a next step is noise. We only count what results in changed behaviour or recovered material.
Global Thinking, Local Doing
Global Thinking, Local Doing
The e-waste problem is planetary. The solution is classroom by classroom, city by city, student by student.
Certified & Accountable
Certified & Accountable
Every gram we collect is tracked from pickup to certified recycler. No shortcuts, no greenwashing, ever.
Education
Interactive school presentations on e-waste — designed for students, delivered in classrooms across India and the U.S.
9,730+students reached
- Age-appropriate curriculum covering e-waste origins and health risks
- Hands-on Q&A sessions that replace passive lecture formats
- Translated materials spanning English, Telugu, and Hindi
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Community
School partnerships across India building local networks of informed young advocates and change-makers.
11partner schools
- Student ambassador programs that extend impact beyond the classroom
- Parent and teacher briefings to reinforce learning at home
- Peer-led awareness campaigns co-designed with students
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Global Reach
9,730+ students educated since December 2025 across India and the U.S. — on track for 10,000 across the subcontinent.
10Kstudent goal — 2026
- Active across 8 cities in Andhra Pradesh including Kurnool, Hindupur, Kakinada, Palamaner, Punganur & more
- U.S.-based chapters building curriculum for domestic school outreach
- Open-source education kit freely available to any partner school globally
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Our mission
WhatWeDo
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Impact So Far
By the Numbers
Real students, real classrooms, measurable change across India.
Students Educated
0+
Young minds across 8 cities in Andhra Pradesh equipped with e-waste knowledge since December 2025.
Partner Schools
0Cities Reached
0States Active
0Progress toward 10,000 student goal
9,730 / 10,0000
10,000
Impact so far is confirmed. More schools are pipelined to reach 10,000 soon.
Where We Work
8 Cities.
1 Mission.
Partner schools across Andhra Pradesh driving student-led e-waste education.
Partner Schools
| School | City | Students |
|---|---|---|
| ZPHS Madanapalle Zilla Parishad High School, Madanapalle, AP 517325 | Madanapalle | 1,200 |
| Sri Krishna Govt. High School Government High School, Kurnool, AP 518001 | Kurnool | 800 |
| Sri Vivekananda Vidya Mandir Vivekananda Nagar, Hindupur, AP 515201 | Hindupur | 1,500 |
| Nalanda English Medium School Main Road, Kakinada, AP 533001 | Kakinada | 1,000 |
| Durgabai Deshmukh Municipal Primary School Municipal Primary School, Hindupur, AP 515201 | Hindupur | 650 |
| M.P.P High School, Malyavanthunipadu Malyavanthunipadu, Markapuram, AP 523316 | Markapuram | 800 |
| Meluptla Government High School Punganur Rural, AP 517247 | Punganur | 1,000 |
| Leenard Municipal Primary School Punganur Town, AP 517247 | Punganur | 480 |
| ZP High School, Palamaner Palamaner, Chittoor, AP 517408 | Palamaner | 800 |
| Nethaji Municipal English Medium School-2 Kakinada Rural, AP 533001 | Kakinada | 600 |
| MPPS Nayamaddala Main Nayamaddala, Andhra Pradesh | Nayamaddala | 900 |
| Total Confirmed Students | 9,730 | |
Andhra Pradesh, India
Our Impact in Action
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Certificate ceremony — Student recognition
Certificate presentation — School partnership
Student presenting Responsible E-Waste Cycle poster
Young student recognized for e-waste awareness
Certificate ceremony — Student achievement
E-waste awareness certificate presentation
Students with E-Waste Cycle educational materials
Student award ceremony — Partner School
Certificate ceremony — Community event
Student receiving recognition with teacher
Certificate presentation — School celebration
Young student recognized — School ceremony
Award presentation — Partner School
Group certificate presentation — School partnership
Student award — Educational materials distribution
Award ceremony — Partner School
India outreach — Students hold e-waste cycle materials
India outreach — Classroom learning session
India outreach — E-waste cycle education
India outreach — Young learner with poster
India outreach — Student with e-waste cycle diagram
India outreach — Classroom with materials
India outreach — Student with awareness poster
Press & Media
In the News.
CtrlAltReboot's work on the ground, covered by local and regional press.
Press Media · English Daily Hyderabad · March 29, 2026
We're featured here
deccanchronicle.com · March 29, 2026
OpenDeccan Chronicle· Southern States · Andhra Pradesh
Students Lead E-Waste Awareness Drive in Hindupur
Bharat Samachar · Hindupur · March 29, 2026
Awareness programs regarding e-waste were conducted for students at the Durgabai Deshmukh Municipal Primary School in Hindupur. The workshops were organised by the “CtrlAltReboot” organisation, under the leadership of Vikram Menon, an 11th-grade student from California, USA.
As part of the programs, a simple methodology titled the “Responsible E-Waste Cycle” was explained to the students — covering every stage from usage of electronic devices to their eventual reuse, discussed in an easily understandable manner.
Students were shown innovative ways to repurpose old mobile phones, such as converting them into music players or digital photo frames. Their understanding of topics such as the utilisation of old devices, repairs, and recycling was significantly enhanced.
Teachers noted that the program has proven instrumental in fostering awareness among students regarding environmental conservation and responsible consumption. To date, this initiative has reached over 10,000 students across the globe.
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Our Journey
Milestones & Timeline
From a single idea to 9,730+ students educated — here's how CtrlAltReboot grew.
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Founded
Initiative Founded
CtrlAltReboot was established with a mission to address the growing e-waste crisis by creating educational materials and planning school-based awareness programs in India.
Dec 2025
Dec 2025
First School
First School Reached — 800 Students
Launched the first official school partnership in Kurnool, educating 800 students about the dangers of e-waste and responsible recycling.
800students educated
Jan 2026
Jan 2026
Major Expansion
4,500 Students — 4 Schools
Expanded rapidly to additional partner schools in Madanapalle, Hindupur, and Kakinada — reaching 4,500 students total.
MadanapalleHindupurKakinadaKurnool
Now
Now
In Progress
9,730 Students — 11 Schools
Expanded to 11 partner schools across 8 cities in Andhra Pradesh, nearly reaching the 10,000-student milestone with active sessions ongoing.
Toward 10,000 student goal97%
Goal
Goal
2026 Target
10,000 Students Educated
The initiative's next milestone: educate 10,000 students, expanding impact across more schools and communities throughout India.
10,000students by end of 2026
Get Involved
Let's
Connect.
Whether you're a school, teacher, or advocate — every partnership multiplies our impact.