The granules are simply filled in the previously rinsed containers. The container and close - ready. Because what's coming, you have to do namely with the final replacement cartridges. Soaking and the first two fillings of the water filter discard. Or to water plants use, as it is so nice to read in the instructions. It sounds much better than "Pour water that down the sink". The same amount of time and water. Only with the difference that at the end of the year not a bunch of plastic waste remains.
People take a reusable filter and the granules so. Thus you do not only what to the ever-growing mountain of waste, but also saves money too. And not too little.