# Educational Air-Purifying Kits Volkswagen Teaches Students in China to Create a DIY Air Filter By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-air-filter References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/dm/volkswagen_clean_air_in_a_box) & [volkswagenag](http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/content/en/the_group/production_plants/asia.html) In order to address the huge pollution problem in China, [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-1) sent a series of DIY air filter kits branded as 'Clean Air in a Box' to Chinese classrooms. The simple system was made up of a fan and a filter, which was assembled to show how the air quality of the classroom could be improved within just a short period of time. As well as learning about some of the systems that Volkswagen implements in its vehicles, the kids took delight in coloring the cardboard boxes that the Clean Air in a Box came in. The heavy amounts of pollution in Asia are not likely to be reversed in the next few decades, but this initiative shows that the bright minds of the next generation have the power to come up with a smart, sustainable solution to it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Air Filtration:** Opportunities for creating easy-to-assemble air filter kits for improved indoor air quality. - **Hands-on Education:** Opportunities for educational programs that engage students through interactive learning experiences. - **Environmental Awareness:** Opportunities to raise awareness about pollution and inspire young minds to develop sustainable solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Air Purification:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing affordable and effective air purification systems. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating engaging and practical educational resources for students. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Car-Designed Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier1.md) - [Sleek Pollution-Reducing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1.md) - [Children-Focused Air Purifier Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-the-children1.md) - [Style-Influenced Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Car-Incorporated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoe-x-air.md) - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md) - [Cup Holder Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freschair.md) - [Air-Purifying Stroller Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-stroller.md)