Let's Be The Change

What Let's Be The Change does

Let's Be The Change (LBTC, branded #TeamLBTC) is a Bengaluru-based non-profit organization founded in 2013 with a mission to build a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable society by working in synergy with citizens and government. Its primary operational focus is solid waste management in urban poor settlements, complemented by school transformation programs in government schools and dignity/livelihood support for pourakarmikas (municipal waste pickers). The organization delivers impact through grassroots community engagement rather than proprietary technology, with no software platform or AI-driven systems underpinning its operations.

LBTC's programmatic portfolio includes Namma Swachha Adugodi (a comprehensive solid waste management initiative jointly implemented with Bosch and Saahas), Veeraru (a green education course reaching 300+ students), the Beautifying Bengaluru Initiative, Repurpose Drive for bulky waste diversion, Cutlery Bank (reusable steel cutlery rental for events serving up to 1,000 people), Upcycled Products (bottles pouches, tote bags, and accessories made by community artisans), and Plog Runs in partnership with corporates such as Himalaya Wellness, Mercedes-Benz R&D India, Western Digital, and Sony India. The organization claims 10 lakh+ beneficiaries reached, 700+ tonnes of waste diverted from landfills, 15+ government schools transformed, and 1 lakh+ volunteers mobilized. Recognition includes the 2022 National Youth Award from India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the 2025 BluGreen Award from the BBMP Climate Action Cell.

LBTC's revenue model is non-commercial: the organization is funded by donations, individual contributions, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grants from partners such as Bosch, Intel, Arrow Electronics, Esper, and OSB India. The Cutlery Bank service and Upcycled Products line constitute nominal fee-generating social enterprise arms, but the bulk of activity is grant-funded. LBTC is led by Founder Anirudh S Dutt, with a small core team of fewer than 10 people operating in a multitasking capacity. Its single disclosed funding event is an $11,776 grant from the Namma Bengaluru Challenge in December 2024. Operations remain confined to Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Name

Let's Be The Change

Legal name

Let's Be The Change

Website

https://letsbethechange.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Let's Be The Change is a Bengaluru-based non-profit founded in 2013 that runs solid waste management, school beautification, and waste-picker empowerment programs for urban poor communities and government schools, funded primarily through corporate CSR grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Environmental Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pollution Prevention & Toxics Reduction (BPAGAGAJ), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

Keywords

• Solid waste management
• Community development
• Environmental sustainability
• Waste segregation services
• Civic engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and CSR Funding: Relies on donations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding from partner companies, and volunteer contributions. No product or service revenue model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Let's Be The Change is a non-profit organization that delivers solid waste management, environmental education, and community beautification services in Bengaluru's urban poor settlements and government schools. It operates programs such as Namma Swachha Adugodi (waste segregation), Veeraru (green education), Beautifying Bengaluru Initiative, Plog Runs, and Repurpose Drive, supplemented by a reusable Cutlery Bank and an upcycled products line for livelihood support. Operations are funded through corporate CSR partnerships, donations, and grants, with delivery via direct community mobilization and volunteer engagement.

Product overview

Let's Be The Change is a non-profit organization (not a technology company) offering environmental sustainability services and initiatives. The portfolio includes: the Cutlery Bank service for low-waste event management; Upcycled Products made by community artisans; Repurpose Drive for bulky waste collection; Veeraru green education program; a citizen complaint reporting tool; Beautifying Bengaluru Initiative; plog runs; and the Namma Swachha Adugodi waste management program. These are social/environmental programs rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cutlery Bank: A CSR initiative offering reusable steel cutlery rental service for events in Bengaluru, providing lunch plates, snack plates, tumblers, spoons, and bowls for up to 1000 people.
• Upcycled Products
• Veeraru
• Repurpose Drive

Products and services

• Cutlery Bank Reusable steel cutlery rental service for events in Bengaluru, providing lunch plates, snack plates, tumblers, spoons, and bowls with deposit, cleaning, and transportation logistics, aimed at reducing single-use waste at gatherings.
• Upcycled Products Sustainable upcycled products including bottle pouches, tote bags, hair bows, coasters, and stationary pouches made by women artisans from adopted communities through the SWM Project, providing livelihood opportunities.
• Repurpose Drive Waste collection initiative diverting bulky waste such as clothes, furniture, mattresses, and electronic items from landfills using a five-step model including item registration, weighing, segregation, awareness zone, and an upcycled store.
• Veeraru (Green Education) Green education course for school children focused on sustainability and responsible waste management, including student recognition and stories of change featuring sustainable lifestyle advocates.
• Report a Problem Citizen complaint registration system allowing Bengaluru residents to report environmental issues such as waste dumping, cleaning needs, and sanitation problems for resolution by LBTC or partner authorities.
• Low Waste Event Management Event management service providing low-waste solutions including Cutlery Bank rentals, upcycled bags for gifting, and waste segregation support for housewarmings and other events.
• Beautifying Bengaluru Initiative (BBI) Community beautification program including cleanup drives, wall paintings, school beautifications, and public space improvements across Bengaluru.
• Plog Runs Environmental volunteer activity combining jogging with litter collection, organized in partnership with corporations (e.g., Himalaya Wellness, MBRDI, Western Digital, Sony India) and community groups.
• Namma Swachha Adugodi (NSA) Solid waste management project in urban poor settlements focused on household waste segregation, community engagement, and awareness campaigns in partnership with BOSCH and SAHAAS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ tonnes of waste diverted from landfills
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BOSCHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint implementation of Namma Swachha Adugodi (NSA) project - a comprehensive solid waste management initiative in Bengaluru communities
• SaahascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint implementation partner for NSA project - focuses on waste management and sustainability
• BBMPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for solid waste management and environmental initiatives in Bengaluru
• OSB IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWM (Solid Waste Management) project partnership with focus on women empowerment initiatives
• EspercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool transformation projects - supporting educational infrastructure and programs
• Arrow ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomlur Government School transformation project - educational infrastructure development
• EcocrewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDry waste pickup partnership - supporting waste collection and recycling
• Himalaya Wellness CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlog runs collaboration - environmental awareness and cleanup activities
• IntelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCloth repurpose drive - sustainability and waste reduction initiatives
• Hasiru DalacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTextile recovery facility support - waste picker empowerment and livelihood
• SWMRTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMentor partnership - knowledge sharing and expertise support
• Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlog runs collaboration - volunteer mobilization and environmental activities
• Western DigitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlog runs collaboration - employee volunteer and CSR initiatives
• Sony IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlog runs collaboration - community engagement activities
• Youth for SevaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpeaker engagement - youth development and volunteer coordination
• Restless DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth hackathon collaboration - youth empowerment and innovation
• DESMETminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable initiatives support - expertise and resources for environmental programs
• BiomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWater conservation workshop - environmental education and awareness
• MOD Foundation and PurposeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkshop support - training and capacity building programs

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toxics Link: Indian environmental NGO working on toxics, pollution prevention, and waste-related policy advocacy — adjacent programmatic overlap with LBTC's pollution prevention and community awareness work.
• Swechha: India-based environmental NGO focused on youth engagement, waste management, and sustainability education — directly comparable to LBTC's Veeraru program and community-driven model.
• SWMRT (Solid Waste Management Round Table): Bengaluru-based SWM knowledge network listed as an LBTC mentor partner. Operates in the same SWM ecosystem with comparable programmatic and policy engagement focus.
• Saahas: Bengaluru-based NGO specializing in solid waste management, source segregation, and waste-picker welfare — directly overlapping LBTC's Namma Swachha Adugodi and SWM programs and explicitly named as an LBTC implementation partner.
• Hasiru Dala: Bengaluru waste-picker empowerment and solid waste management organization, operating textile recovery and livelihood programs. Direct overlap with LBTC's pourakarmika upskilling, dignity enhancement, and waste diversion work.
• Ecocrew: Indian door-to-door dry waste collection and recycling social enterprise operating in Bengaluru. Overlaps with LBTC's Repurpose Drive and dry waste pickup programming, and is an existing LBTC partner.
• Waste Warriors Society: Indian environmental NGO focused on solid waste management, recycling, and environmental education across multiple cities — comparable programmatic mix to LBTC, including school engagement and waste segregation.
• Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group: Indian NGO working on waste picker livelihoods, environmental justice, and sustainable consumption — overlapping with LBTC's pourakarmika support, upcycled products, and community waste management themes.

Broad incumbents

• WWF India: Large established environmental conservation organization operating across India with broader mandate covering climate, biodiversity, and waste — competes for the same CSR and grant dollars as LBTC at higher programmatic scale.
• Greenpeace India: Major international environmental advocacy organization with an India presence focused on pollution, climate, and sustainable cities — overlapping advocacy and donor-base territory with LBTC's environmental mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TeamLBTC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LetsBeTheChange
• Facebookfacebook.com/TeamLBTC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teamlbtc
• Instagraminstagram.com/team_lbtc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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