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What Washington will look like in 30 years?

The following are the 30-year goals for the Green Building Initiative:

1. Green Building Practices Are Mainstream
   

   Green building practices and the demand for green homes and buildings is the norm in the Pacific Northwest, due in part to Washington State’s leadership. Nearly 100 percent of all renovations and new construction adhere to the highest standards of green building.

2. Reuse of Buildings and Recycling of Construction Materials Are Normal Business Practices
   

   Adapting and reusing existing buildings is a higher priority than dismantling and recycling their components. Materials are safely recycled into high-value products. Recycled and reusable building materials are commonplace and sold through all mainstream building material supply businesses. A network of businesses thrives on reusing and recycling building materials.

3. Buildings and Materials Are Designed for Human, Economic and Environmental Health
   

   The design of buildings and construction materials has been transformed, and water and energy needs for buildings are met on-site. These buildings operate pollution free, generate no waste, and promote the health and well-being of all inhabitants. Toxic components have been phased out of building materials or recaptured for recycling, and materials are designed to be safely recycled or reused at the end of their life.

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