Georgia Green Group Honors Milliken Plant

Atlanta, GA, Sept. 30, 2008--The Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia has recognized Milliken & Company's Live Oak Complex and Hillside Plant of LaGrange, Ga., as Mentors of the Year.

The Partnership presents this award annually to an organization for making strides toward a more sustainable Georgia by helping other companies understand the benefits of continual environmental improvement.

"Milliken & Company's Live Oak Complex and Hillside Plant worked together to mentor local medical facilities, municipalities, businesses, and organizations on the importance of pollution reduction," said Suzanne Burnes, assistant director of P²AD and manager of the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia.

In addition to mentoring other businesses and organizations on pollution reduction, Milliken & Company personnel spoke to professional organizations and businesses to share their experiences of how to be a sustainable organization.