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

By Reported Donna Loyle

First, the company’s organic garden on the headquarters’ grounds is the repository for all employees’ food scraps. Employees work in the garden during their lunch hours and other personal time. “For some reason, we have a lot of computer staffers who volunteer for garden duty,” says Smith. “I guess sitting in front of screens all day prompts them to want to get out in the sunshine.”