DESC: Enjoy tasty and pure water with ease, and start using Mavea's Elemaris water filter pitcher. Simply fill the pitcher to allow water to filter through. The filter is made of carbon and specially designed ion exchange beads, which allow for optimum filtration that doesn't require pre-soaking, and is great for removing contaminants such as copper and mercury. The pitcher itself is transparent, and has stylish black accenting and a curvaceous, modern European design. It is perfect for family use, and the filter is easily replaced after approximately 2 months or 40 gallons of use. The filter can be recycled using Mavea's recycling program, which aims for an environmentally friendly household.