Use everyday household items to create an air pollution catcher to see if you can observe what kind of particles might be in the air around you.
Energy Technology Engineering Center
December 16, 2025
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Have you ever wondered how windy days, pouring rain or exhaust from a vehicle affects the air you breathe? What about things that are harder to see or invisible to the eye, like dust, pollen or another person’s cough or sneeze?
Breathing air is vital to life, but just how clean is the oxygen we’re breathing in?
Using common household items, you can create your own air pollution catcher to see what might typically be invisible or measure how many particulates might be in the air where you live.
