Being a good steward of the environment can mean different things to different people…
Environmental stewards strive to sustain natural resources and our environment for future generations. People depend on natural resources for their livelihood. However, pressures on the environment resulting from development are steadily increasing. Therefore, it is necessary for citizens and the business community to ensure that their activities and operations are environmentally responsible.

Being a good steward of the environment can mean different things to different people…
Environmental stewards strive to sustain natural resources and our environment for future generations. People depend on natural resources for their livelihood. However, pressures on the environment resulting from development are steadily increasing. Therefore, it is necessary for citizens and the business community to ensure that their activities and operations are environmentally responsible.

Today, we are aware of the need for companies like ours to reduce the impact it leaves on the environment. At Orian, we are taking big steps toward making our carbon footprint very small.

Lowers emissions

Using less energy…lower emissions….how does this relate to cooler planet

Our employees plant-wide are involved in our environmental efforts. As part of our Goin’ Green campaign, we encourage employees to submit ideas for additional ways we can make Orian even more environmentally friendly. Each month we feature an employee and their idea in our Orian Green Machine newsletter.

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Some things just aren’t meant to be green…

Orian Rugs Isn’t One of Them

Orian at a Glance

Orian Rugs is doing its part to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Supply Chain

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Customer

Our team understands the impact individuals can have on the global community.

As we go about the business of manufacturing rugs in Anderson, SC, we are mindful that our actions impact the world at large.

Why is Orian Goin’ Green?

For 30 years, Orian Rugs has focused on innovation, superior quality, and extreme responsiveness to the customer.

We are extending that passion for excellence beyond our plant walls to the world at large.

We believe we have a responsibility to be a good steward of the environment.

Our team is working together to take care of the world around us…

Orian’s Goin’ Green Strategy

1. Carbon footprint

2. Sustainability

3. Zero-landfill plant

Environmental Challenge:

Reduce carbon footprint

Cleaner air,
cooler planet

Orian’s Solution

Replace the plant’s gas boiler with an energy-efficient electric model

Reduce

Orian’s Solution

Retrofit light fixtures with energy-efficient fluorescents

Reduce

Orian’s Solution

Use synthetic fiber that requires less energy to process than other options

Reduce

Environmental Challenge:

Sustainability

Our goal is to manufacture products that sustain our resources and protect the environment.

We think it’s the GREEN thing to do!

Orian’s Solution

All process waste is collected and used in other applications such as the automotive industry

Reuse

Orian’s Solution

Wooden pallets are repaired and put back into service

Reuse

Orian’s Solution

All waste plant-wide is 100% recycled or used as fuel and concrete fillers

Reuse

Environmental Challenge:

Zero-Landfill Plant

Orian is a non-polluter.
Our energy conservation efforts reduce our impact on the environment.

We like to think we’re saving the planet one floor at a time

Orian’s Solution

Cardboard boxes and yarn tubes are collected and recycled

Recycle

Orian’s Solution

All process plastic is baled and recycled

Recycle

Orian’s Solution

Printer cartridges, batteries, old computer equipment and cell phones are collected and recycled

Recycle

“It’s not easy being green.”

-Kermit the Frog

“It’s critical that we all do our part. That’s why Orian’s Goin’ Green”

Wim De Pape
Orian Rugs

Goin’ Green

Orian’s Goin’ Green campaign:
Reducing our carbon footprint
Remaining a zero-landfill plant
Sustainability

We are achieving these goals by
reducing, reusing and recycling.

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So we can help our planet
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