Insights

Washington’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) lays out a credible, economy-wide roadmap to meet the state’s 2050 climate targets. But projections are a starting line, not a finish line. Greene Economics examines what implementation will actually require—from community-scale emissions data to transportation electrification, agricultural incentives, and protection of working forests.

Plastic produce stickers contaminate Washington’s compost, reduce quality, and create microplastics. Greene Economics evaluated alternative labeling technologies—including compostable, laser-etched, and ink-based options—to guide state policy and support growers and compost facilities.

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.

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.

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