A Gadget by Conscious Clothing Helps You Avoid Pollution
Alexander Lam — June 11, 2013 — Eco
A device by Conscious Clothing empowers individuals to constantly monitor the pollution levels around them. The gadget comfortably attaches to clothing in order to analyze the amount of pollutants and particles in the air. That data can be instantly fed to any Bluetooth device where the user can see how clean the air is around them. With pollution constantly being monitored, users can actively avoid unhealthy environments
In addition to reading environmental factors, the monitors also collect health data. A conductive band wraps around your ribcage to look at your breath volume. The addition of user-based health data allows researchers to see how different levels of pollution affects people.
The monitors were part of the 'My Air, My Health Challenge' where it won first prize and received $100,000 of funding.
In addition to reading environmental factors, the monitors also collect health data. A conductive band wraps around your ribcage to look at your breath volume. The addition of user-based health data allows researchers to see how different levels of pollution affects people.
The monitors were part of the 'My Air, My Health Challenge' where it won first prize and received $100,000 of funding.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Pollution Monitors - The trend towards wearable devices that monitor pollution levels is growing, presenting opportunities for innovation in health and safety technology.
2. Personalized Health Data Collection - Collecting personalized health data through wearable devices that monitor pollution levels can lead to valuable insights for researchers and medical professionals.
3. Environmental Consciousness - As awareness of environmental issues grows, embedding pollution monitors into clothing can help individuals make better choices for their health and the health of the planet.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can integrate pollution monitors into clothing and accessories as part of a new niche market of eco-friendly products.
2. Health and Safety - Integrating pollution monitors into workplace safety gear can provide valuable information on the health impact of different work environments.
3. Sustainability - Environmental organizations and government agencies can use pollution monitors to collect data on pollution levels to make more informed decisions and policies to improve sustainability.
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