Dyson Unveils Bizarre Looking Air-Purifying Headphones

Today, tech companies are constantly looking for ways to make their products more environmentally friendly. From using recycled materials to reducing carbon footprints, many companies are working to make their operations more sustainable. This article will look at how Dyson is making its products more environmentally friendly. We’ll discuss the company’s history, some of its sustainable innovations, and its newest initiative: the Dyson Air-Purifying Headphones.

What is Dyson?

Dyson is an American design and technology company specializing in vacuum cleaners and air purifiers. It was founded in 1968 by Sir James Dyson, the current chairman, and chief executive officer (CEO). Dyson’s products have been featured in many popular television shows, including How I Met Your Mother and Modern Family. The company also has a significant online presence, with more than 5 million Instagram followers and 959,000 Twitter followers.

The name “Dyson” comes from the first name of the founder’s father. Sir James Dyson is the son of an English engineer.

How Does Dyson Make Products More Environmentally Friendly?

To reduce the carbon footprint of its operations, Dyson invests in emerging technologies that will help reduce waste and landfill emissions. The electronics industry is one area where this initiative is prominent: Dyson purchases all of its electronic waste from e-waste recyclers, who transform end-of-life electronics such as desktop computers and monitors into raw materials for other companies. Dyson also makes efforts to purchase sustainable palm- and pulp-based materials for its construction efforts.

Even products that don’t require frequent replacing, like vacuums and fans, will benefit from being aerodynamically designed to reduce drag and wind resistance. Dyson’s bladeless fans are especially notable for their efficiency, as they use only 30 percent of the energy needed to run a conventional fan.

Dyson’s History of Sustainability

Dyson’s commitment to sustainability dates back to the company’s very beginning. In the 1960s, founder Sir James Dyson set out to create an appliance that would last for years without needing repair or service. To do this, he needed to develop tissue- and dust-free environment, which led to the development of his first product, the cyclone vacuum.

Dyson also developed the first bagless canister vacuum in the early 1990s. Sir James’s vision for sustainability inspires the ability tokers and engineers who work for Dyson today.

Some of Dyson’s Sustainable Innovations

The bladeless fans that Dyson produces use a combination of aerodynamics, fan performance, and engineering to reduce energy consumption by up to 50 percent compared to conventional fans. Each year, the company tests new fan designs in its laboratories to ensure the highest levels of energy efficiency while also complying with international safety standards.

Dyson has also developed an air-purifying plant to produce renewable energy and clean water. Eventually, the company aims to have 1 million of these plants operating across the globe to help address water scarcity issues. The plants use a combination of natural and artificial intelligence to optimize their performance and can process up to 100,000 gallons of water per day.

Dyson’s Latest Initiative: The Air-Purifying Headphones

In early 2019, Dyson announced a partnership with Bose’s headphone manufacturer to create the Air-Purifying Headphones. The product uses Dyson’s purification technology, which uses an array of small fans to generate a current of air that cleanses and purifies the air as it passes through the device.

The headphones are equipped with a handle, so users can take them from room to room and move them from one source of pollution to another. They can also be used to cleanse polluted air from within the ear canal, which is especially useful for people who experience hearing loss in one ear.

Another thing they are equipped with is a mouthpiece. The removable plastic visor wraps around the front of the face to filter out allergens, gases, and dust.

The unveiling was met by confusion in the British press, with UK newspaper the Telegraph describing the Dyson Zone as a “bizarre air-purifying mask,” the BBC calling it an “air vacuum for the mouth,” and GQ magazine describing it as the “craziest new gadget of 2022”.

Engineers tested the product using a mannequin fitted with mechanical lungs and sensing equipment, which replicated human breathing patterns to “inhale” pollution.

The engineers then measured the pollution level in its nose and throat to analyse the headset’s effectiveness. Dyson claims that its filtration technique captures 99 percent of particle pollution as small as 0.1 microns, including dust, pollen, and bacteria. 

The product will be available online and in-store in autumn 2022.