BreathingCORE

BreathingCORE is a Hong Kong–based green technology venture from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University that tackles air pollution using zero-energy, plant-based purification, biodegradable materials, and STEAM education.

Special features & Advantages:

• Zero-energy, zero-carbon outdoor air purifier driven by solar thermal aerodynamics.
• Smart Indoor Plant Air Manager with AI real-time monitoring and negative ion release.
• Plant- and metal ion-based purification, reducing reliance on disposable filters.
• Integrated IoT, federated learning, big data analytics, and GIS for optimisation and reporting.
• Biodegradable wheat-straw lifestyle products that combine sustainability and aesthetics.
• “Exploring Green Technology” STEAM curriculum that turns the technology into a living lab for students.

Potential application areas

• Urban outdoor environments: parks, streetscapes, campuses, public housing estates.
• Indoor spaces: offices, malls, schools, hospitals, transport hubs, and homes.
• Industrial sites: construction areas, factories, warehouses requiring dust and fume control.
• Education: secondary schools adopting STEAM courses and using devices as teaching tools.
• Government and NGOs: environmental improvement projects and CSR or ESG initiatives.