About

(Click here for information about EcoVillageGreen’s purpose and philosophy.)

My name is Joe Barrios, and I’m the owner and Editor-In-Chief of EcoVillageGreen. I have long been passionate about the need to change the way we do things so as to live in a more sustainable way.

I recently lived in Arlington, Virginia. While there I served as a politically appointed commissioner on the County’s Environment and Energy Conservation Commission, advising the County Board and working with local agencies on environmental and energy conservation policy. I also served on the Board of Directors of Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE), a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental advocacy, education and cleanup. (The opinions on this site are solely my own and don’t represent those of any entity for whom I work or volunteer.)

My life has taken many twists and turns in getting to where I am now. I graduated from college with a double major in psychology and philosophy. My experiences as an activist and student leader on campus cemented my belief that one individual can make a difference. Later on I picked up a law degree and practiced law for a few years. I subsequently changed paths and  pursued a career in software engineering and design, which is still what I do today for a day job.

I’m an avid reader and love to soak up knowledge like a sponge. A few years back I became increasingly aware of the many environmental problems facing our planet, and of the need for individuals to make eco-sustainable choices instead of just waiting for government action. Since then I have increasingly directed my efforts in that direction, and this website is the latest product of that.

I hope you enjoy reading. Please don’t hesitate to contact me and provide feedback about the website or about what you would like to see. You can do that by clicking here.