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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Imy Brighty-Potts

Girl inspired by asthmatic mother to create air filter backpack wins competition

A schoolgirl, inspired by her asthmatic mother, has won a national innovation competition by designing a backpack that filters air to protect people from airborne hazards.

Eleanor Woods, from High Burton, Huddersfield, entered the Backpack To The Future competition after her mother, who suffers from asthma, put the application form in her room where she drew up her winning design.

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