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creating change one product at a time
The Guardian
September 2022
‘Business Was A Way For Me To Cope With Climate Anxiety’:how opening a zero-waste store helped a college student.
Maria Vasco knew from a young age that she was going to have a career fighting the climate crisis.
Boston Globe
July 2022
A Second Life For Uvida
Less than two years after launching in the North End, Maria Camila Vasco is expanding the reach of her zero-waste store, Uvida — with a twist.
Best of Boston Home
June 2022
Whether you’re pining for a whole-house makeover or a sprightly new look for a tired room, you’ll find all the inspiration you need in our annual guide to the region’s top design pros, craftspeople, and shops.
Chronicle TV
July 2022
Uvida in Boston’s North End brands itself “Boston’s first zero waste shop,” and offers plastics-free alternatives to single-use plastic products.
Boston Magazine
February 2022
How to Save the Planet Right Here in Boston
You already drive a hybrid, use cloth bags at the grocery store, and recycle (ahem, most of the time). What more is there to do for Mother Earth?
UMass Boston News
November 2021
Young Entrepreneur with a Vision Maria Vasco’s ’20 passion for environmental advocacy and sustainability started during her freshman year.
Telemundo
July 2021
Un Café con María: Emprendedora de UVIDA ShopMaría Vasco es la mujer emprendedora detrás de la primera tienda ‘0 waste‘ en Boston.
How Gen-Z Is Turning Into The Zero Waste Generation
August 2021
“Code Red" -- that's the alarming state of our planet's health, according to a United Nations climate change report, published this month.
Envisioning a Zero-Waste Future
November 2021
Maria Vasco returns to UMass Boston to discuss how her vision became reality by opening Boston’s first zero-waste store.
Boston Native Opens a Sustainable Shop
July 2021
At first glance, the UVIDA shop looks like something straight from a Pinterest feed...
Maria Vasco, the Young Latina Entrepreneur Who Wants To ‘Give Life’ Through Her Zero-Waste Store
August 2021
Latinas continue to make waves at the forefront of eco-responsible entrepreneurship. This time it is the story of Maria Vasco, a young immigrant from Boston, who has made headlines for her zero-waste store, Uvida.
As reported by Zenger News, Maria Vasco is a Latina born in Cali, Colombia, who immigrated to East Boston when she was just four years old. She attended college and was undocumented until her junior year, making her ineligible for federal financial aid.
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