1. What type of organization best describes you?
I am an individual residing in Bangladesh with a strong personal interest in environmental issues and a passion for leveraging technology to create positive change within my community.
2. Describe your organization.
As an individual tech enthusiast in Bangladesh deeply concerned about the escalating environmental pollution in my country, I am driven by a personal mission to raise awareness about this critical issue. My current focus is on air quality, particularly given Dhaka’s reputation as one of the world’s most polluted cities and lack of monitoring in other regions, especially rural areas.
3. Describe your project.
My project aims to bridge the significant gap in air quality monitoring coverage in Bangladesh by deploying PurpleAir sensors in both an urban and a rural location. While some sensors exist in densely polluted Dhaka, vast areas, particularly rural regions, remain unmonitored. By establishing these initial two monitoring points and displaying the data on the PurpleAir map, my goal is to provide a stark visual comparison of air quality between these contrasting environments. This tangible data will serve as a powerful tool to educate and raise awareness among the general public about the reality of air pollution and its potential variations across different geographical settings. I believe that witnessing this data firsthand will make people more conscious of their environmental impact and encourage more responsible practices.
4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?
For this initial phase of my project, I am interested in receiving at least two PurpleAir sensors to establish monitoring sites in two or more distinct locations (urban and rural area). Ideally, I am looking for any outdoor air quality sensor model that is reliable and designed for long-term environmental monitoring. If available, a model that also incorporates basic weather station functionalities would be highly valuable in providing a more comprehensive understanding of the environmental conditions.