What type of organization best describes you?
Non-Profit
Describe your organization.
Green Team is a non-governmental and non-profit organization from Bosnia and Herzegovina that works with youth and local communities on environmental protection, sustainable development, and responsible waste management. We operate in some of the most environmentally neglected regions of the country, giving voice to communities affected by pollution, marginalization, and a lack of institutional transparency.
Describe your project.
We aim to empower a grassroots air quality monitoring network in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina, where official monitoring is either completely absent or severely outdated. Air pollution in B&H is among the worst in Europe, with several cities consistently ranking among the most polluted according to WHO. Yet, rural and border communities—such as those near the planned radioactive waste site at Trgovska Gora — often remain invisible. Installing PurpleAir sensors in schools, community centers, and environmental hotspots will empower citizens with real-time data to raise awareness, engage in advocacy, and push for better air quality regulations. This project is not just about collecting numbers but about environmental justice and giving vulnerable communities the tools to protect their health and future.
Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?
We are interested in the PurpleAir PA-II-SD model, and we would need 10 units to ensure coverage across multiple municipalities, including school zones and areas exposed to air pollution. If there is a possibility for additional sensors, We are ready to scale the project and install additional sensors in partnership with our colleagues.