Norm Thompson proves that—contrary to popular belief—environmental sustainability and sound fiscal practices can go hand-in-hand

By Reported Donna Loyle

A trip to an organic cotton farm, however, revealed plenty of greenery, birds, and a visibly more porous and healthy-looking earth. “I’m not a scientist,” Jewett says, “but even I could see that the difference was like night and day.”

Other Programs

Back at headquarters, Norm Thompson employees established other creative and cost-efficient sustainability projects. Two in particular are helping the company reach its goal of 0 percent facility waste by 2006.