Eunice Maia

Founder of Maria Granel (2015), the first zero waste store and organic bulk grocery store in Portugal, was a pioneer in our country in introducing the concept. zero waste applied to consumption and to lifestyleShe has contributed through her example and mission to raising societal awareness about the negative impact of plastic, sharing sustainable alternatives for waste reduction through lectures, consulting, workshops, conversations, and other events with national and international guests. The promotion of these initiatives has been crucial in the formation and growth of a conscious and very active community around this lifestyle. It was also thanks to her initiative that Bea Johnson's book, Zero Waste, was translated and published in Portugal. Bea Johnson is also the author of the preface to Eunice Maia's Zero Waste Challenge. The author received the national award. Terre de Femmes 2019, from the Foundation Yves RocherThe award recognizes women every year who have distinguished themselves through their work in preserving biodiversity. The distinction highlighted the merit of her "Z(h)ero Program," an environmental education project aimed at schools and other institutions, which collaborates with these entities to help them adopt actions and practices with less impact. She is also a consultant and speaker in the area of ​​sustainability (waste reduction and market trends in the area of ​​conscious consumption). low impact, zero waste).