As the air quality in China becomes steadily and significantly worse--people have been encouraged to where air-filtering masks whenever they can--creations like the Breathing Bike are far and few in between. The Breathing Bike is an affordable and efficient hack that could make a huge difference if all the cyclists in Beijing adopted them.
Created by artist Matt Hope, the Breathing Bike is not only a practical way to avoid the rising pollution in such urban areas, it shows that with enough creativity, people can possibly right a very bad wrong. Essentially, his run-of-the-mill bike has been outfitted with a homemade 5,000v air filter. Hooked up a wheel-powered generator, filtered air circulates through a hose that's hooked up to a fighter pilot mask. This provides enough fresh air to get from point A to point B.
City Air-Purifying Bicycles
The Breathing Bike by Matt Hope Provides Clean Air in Beijing
Trend Themes
1. Air-purifying Bicycles - Opportunity to develop affordable and efficient air-filtering bicycles and accessories.
2. DIY Air-filtration - Opportunity to create DIY air-filtration systems for personal use in heavily polluted areas.
3. Eco-friendly Transportation - Opportunity to promote eco-friendly transportation and decrease air pollution in urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Manufacturers could innovate air-purifying bicycle models to meet the demand of environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Air Filtration - Air filtration companies could expand their product offerings to include portable, personal air-filtration systems.
3. Green Transportation - Companies focused on promoting green transportation could market air-purifying bicycles and accessories to environmentally-conscious consumers.