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Greene Economics’ compost market study for the Washington State Department of Ecology identifies state and county-level gaps and opportunities in organic waste collection, processing, and markets. The study projects organic material collected for composting will nearly quadruple by 2035, helping local governments and compost facilities plan for infrastructure growth and GHG reduction.

Greene Economics’ Washington Shellfish Fee Assessment reviewed the state’s commercial shellfish fee structure, analyzing industry impacts, program funding, and producer equity. The study recommends adopting the PFCR license fee proposal while funding biotoxin testing separately as a public good—about $674,000 annually from the state General Fund. This approach protects public health, small producers, and industry diversity.

Washington’s hemp industry is shrinking—but it could be key to building a greener future. A new feasibility study by Greene Economics for WSDA explores how industrial hemp could support sustainable construction, rural job growth, and climate goals. The report outlines major barriers, models potential economic impacts, and offers strategic recommendations to help Washington’s hemp sector unlock its full potential—if policy and investment align.

Greene Economics led a strategic evaluation for Washington DNR to explore how ecosystem service markets—like carbon offsets, water leasing, and wildfire resilience—can support climate goals and generate new revenue from state trust lands. The resulting roadmap offers DNR a practical framework to assess future opportunities.

What role could industrial hemp play in solving Washington’s housing and climate challenges? James Kunetz of Greene Economics shares takeaways from the Goodness of Hemp Summit and early research findings from our work with WSDA on sustainable building materials, industry barriers, and opportunities to grow the hemp supply chain in Washington State.

Washington's DES contracts (#22222) meet competitive bidding laws, reduce risk, and streamline purchasing for environmental projects.

We are thrilled to see the release yesterday of a national strategy to develop statistics for environmental-economic decisions, or a...

Will your company be ready? The team at Greene Economics along with our engineering and science partners are experts in the science of...

Climate regulation is coming - whether companies are ready for it or not. "In March 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

Greene Economics Principals (Dr. Gretchen Greene, Rabia Ahmed, and Jeri Sawyer) with assistance from Karen Sullivan (economics student at...