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
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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
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
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Connect.
Whether you're a school, teacher, or advocate — every partnership multiplies our impact.