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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.

Case Study: Greene Economics’ cost analysis helped King County prioritize investments in aging on-site septic systems and equitable infrastructure solutions.

Greene Economics' SEIS analysis assessed lifecycle GHG impacts of the proposed Kalama methanol facility, modeling market-driven climate tradeoffs.