Responsible science
Brian Gartside
Charlottesville / United States
I invented the drinkable book to save lives
For the hundreds of millions of people who don’t have access to clean water, Brian Gartside, a young designer from the University of Virginia, invented the “drinkable book”. Thanks to the work of chemist Theresa Dankovich, each page is made from paper which is full of copper and silver particles which can filter out 99% of bacteria from 100 litres of water. Easily detachable, the pages contain advice on proper sanitation and hygiene, and the book comes in a handy box. Each individual page can be reused for 30 days, and each book is capable of providing someone with clean water for up to 4 years!
