SAMHE UK School Project
AirGradient supplied 2,000 air quality monitors to UK schools as part of the SAMHE project for the largest study on classroom air quality in the world.
AirGradient Press and Influencer Information
This Is How We Change The Game in the Air Quality Industry
From our beginnings helping a school in Northern Thailand monitor the air during the so called ‘Burning Season’ to our strong beliefs in Open Hardware and Open Data. AirGradient is a company that does things differently.
Our Story
AirGradient began as a volunteer project in Northern Thailand, helping a school monitor classroom air quality during the “burning season.” From the start, we collaborated with students and educators to build monitors, raise awareness of air pollution’s health impacts, and promote positive change.We focus on open designs, durable hardware, and providing affordable, effective air quality solutions. Committed to sustainability, we joined the 1% for the Planet movement, pledging 1% of sales to environmental protection.As the only global air quality company offering free hardware designs under a Creative Commons CC-BY-SA license, we openly share schematics, firmware, and algorithms to advance research and innovation.
In a world facing increasing air pollution from wildfires and heat waves, we aim to provide reliable, affordable air quality monitors—especially for disadvantaged communities. Our global community spans over 70 countries, united by a belief in making air quality monitoring accessible to all.
Cover Our Maverick Mindset…
We take pride in our unconventional approach.
We’re not here to follow the crowd, and we don’t follow trends that are bad for customers and the planet; we’re here to lead with openness!
Impact Over Profit
We’re all about maximizing social and environmental impact.
No Trade Secrets Here
We have an Open Source Mindset. We freely share our designs and algorithms, rejecting patents and trade secrets.
Optional Subscriptions: You choose!
We won’t lock you into subscriptions or exclusive platforms.
Repair-Friendly Products
Our monitors are built for sustainability. Repair, don’t replace! Screwdriver included.
Community Minded
We give back. Monitors to those in need, and 1% for the Planet.
We Share, Not Monetize
We’re all about sharing! Air quality data goes to OpenAQ for research and public awareness.
Interested to learn more about our mindset? Read our Manifesto.
“It’s paradox that countries with the highest air pollution often can’t afford high density air quality monitoring. We work hard to provide open, accurate and affordable monitors so that people can protect themselves against harmful pollution.”
Press-Ready Insights About Us
>70
Countries our customers are located
>15,000
Monitors sold in 2024
>85,000
Downloaded open-source designs
5000+
Community members
>400,000
Views on YouTube
>25
Research partners
Press Release
Community
We are fortunate to have such a strong community sharing our mission to bring open, accurate and affordable air quality monitoring to everyone running thousands of open-hardware monitors in more than 70 countries around the world.
AirGradient Featured on BBC Newsround
AirGradient has been selected to provide air quality monitors for the biggest study of air quality in schools anywhere in the world (the SAMHE Project). The objective is to understand classroom air in UK schools post-covid, building an unparalleled data set of air quality in classrooms across the country and improve long-term air quality for all schools.
Projects
At AirGradient, we actively participate in initiatives that help communities monitor and improve air quality. From donating monitors to underserved areas to collaborating with schools and organizations, our projects aim to raise awareness, provide real-time data, and promote healthier environments.
We Make Your Work Easier — And Your Stories More Impactful
At AirGradient, we are committed to creating meaningful impact over simply chasing profits, offering a narrative worth sharing. Our dedication to air quality research, partnerships with NGOs, and efforts to shed light on communities affected by pollution set us apart. Rather than relying on extensive paid marketing, we let authentic, value-driven stories take center stage.
Get in touch
We’re always excited to connect with those who share our passion for a cleaner, healthier future. Whether you’re crafting a press release or pitching a feature shoot an email to yohana.angeline@airgradient.com.
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