An op-ed journal featuring writers on social and eco-responsibility, sustainability, and a new economy.

About Author: JenP

Website: http://www.rhizomedesign.com
Description: Jen Pennington is the owner and editor of Ecozome Journal. Together with her husband Bob Pennington, the couple travels the West in search of stories on sustainability, energy, green building and the environment.

Posts by JenP

Apprenticeship Programs Pave Way to Sustainable Careers

Posted on February 20, 2012 | No Comments
An apprenticeship requires a huge commitment for both the participant and the Company. Both parties pledge a large investment in time, effort, energy and resources through a formal “Apprenticeship Agreement” that compels compliance to the established, written standards.
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Heavy Handed Woman: Jessi Combs

Posted on December 1, 2011 | 1 Comment
...it's knowing that you can rely on yourself and you can depend on yourself and it's empowerment. And that's all it is.”
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Heavy Handed Women: Prologue

Posted on November 28, 2011 | No Comments
This very independent, strong woman felt vulnerable. I realized her empty house was now a metaphor for another part of her of her life that was missing—hands-on self-sufficiency.
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Fall Colors in Zion

Posted on November 21, 2011 | No Comments
But it's the colors in fall that are real stars of the trip. The green water in the Virgin River runs sweetly between canyon walls and through trees of crimson and gold.
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Two Great Forest Stewardship Workshops Coming to Whidbey Island

Posted on November 11, 2011 | No Comments
If you have property in Washington, learning from our local foresters is a great way to really understand your land and how to manage trees, wildlife, and even take advantage of tax incentives.
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Five Fast, Colorful and Clean Products at SEMA 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 | No Comments
Five companies at SEMA 2011 with products that bring efficiency and environmental responsibility to automotive design.
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Finding Green Gems in a Horsepower, Torque-Fueled Auto Show

Posted on November 4, 2011 | No Comments
The SEMA 2011 show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center is one of the biggest automotive venues in the world. SEMA stands for the Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association, and has something for every kind of car or truck enthusiast.
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Outstanding in the field, farm and feast

Posted on August 9, 2011 | No Comments
Jim Denevan knows a thing or two about creating large art and the art of large gatherings. As an artist,...
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Portteus Wines, pouring responsibly

Posted on July 8, 2011 | No Comments
On a recent road trip we found ourselves turning off I-90 to become blissfully lost along the backroads of Zillah...
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Signs of Summer

Posted on July 5, 2011 | No Comments
After a long wet Spring in Seattle, and a cold start to Summer, it was finally time to get out...
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