Tipping Point: Memphis company creates eco-friendly water recycling system
Rice is used in the Glanris water recycling system. (Submitted)
Anna Cox Thompson
Anna Cox Thompson is marketing and communications manager at New Memphis.
“Our system isn’t toxic and will eventually break down. This is important because the more stuff you put in landfills, the more likely it is that it will leach down into your water,” says Glanris CEO Bryan Eagle.
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