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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.

Washington’s public lands face a growing challenge: generating revenue for trust beneficiaries while advancing climate goals and protecting ecosystems. Greene Economics partnered with DNR to evaluate emerging ecosystem service markets—including forest carbon, avoided wildfire emissions, and water—providing a roadmap for climate-smart land stewardship and identifying opportunities to complement traditional timber and lease revenue.

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...

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

COVID-19 is not an equal opportunity disease. Data show that Black, Latino, and multiracial populations experience disproportionately higher COVID-19 case and death rates relative to their share of the U.S. population, reflecting unequal exposure, underlying health conditions, and access to care.