On 16 February 2025, Dr. Enoch Adotey and Dr. Henry Oswin, along with our PhD students (Savinda Lekamge, Punsara Don, Dilani Singappulige), participated in Aspley State School’s Family Fun Day event. The team collaborated with the “Safer Air Squad,” led by teacher Mr. Cameron Haigh, to raise awareness about the importance of good indoor air quality in school environments. Activities at the event included demonstrating how an air filter cleans polluted indoor spaces, showcasing a paper craft of a ‘clean air classroom’, and using a CO2 monitor to compare the air quality in two jars (one with human breath and the other with regular air). The Thrive team also conducted experiments using low-cost sensors to measure PM2.5 and CO2 concentrations. The team looks forward to finding further similar opportunities to raise awareness about the importance of air quality.
