greenfield
noun
green·field
ˈgrēn-ˌfēld 
often attributive
: land (such as a potential industrial site) not previously developed or polluted
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Smaller brownfield expansions, compression upgrades and lateral connections now carry more value than headline-grabbing greenfield projects.
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Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Though Vorst said the cost of doing business in Kansas is less than in Waukegan, and Solarge will not have to deal with agencies like the EPA and the Illinois Environmental Agency on Kansas’ greenfield site, Waukegan also has outstanding attributes.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The webinar detailed the resource’s five operational pathways (one greenfield and four retrofit scenarios) for processing cellulosic and blended fabrics.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Siting decisions should be grounded in rigorous environmental impact assessments that consider cumulative impacts and prioritize redevelopment of existing industrial sites over greenfields or environmentally sensitive areas.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
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Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Though Vorst said the cost of doing business in Kansas is less than in Waukegan, and Solarge will not have to deal with agencies like the EPA and the Illinois Environmental Agency on Kansas’ greenfield site, Waukegan also has outstanding attributes.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The webinar detailed the resource’s five operational pathways (one greenfield and four retrofit scenarios) for processing cellulosic and blended fabrics.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Siting decisions should be grounded in rigorous environmental impact assessments that consider cumulative impacts and prioritize redevelopment of existing industrial sites over greenfields or environmentally sensitive areas.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Greenfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenfield. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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Greenfield
geographical name
Green·field
ˈgrēn-ˌfēld
city in southeastern Wisconsin near Milwaukee population 36,720
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