You are never too small to make a difference: Paula Marques

"The most impactful projects have been developed in the textile industry, one of the most polluting industries but also one of the industries that is increasingly investing in sustainable alternatives to solve current problems."

Tell us about the impact your work has had on so many people's lives. Don't be modest! Give us an example of a story that marked you because you had direct intervention before and after an organization and what positive impact resulted from that.

All the projects that come to mind are all linked to the development of new, more sustainable and ecological processes and products, and which end up being related to my area of ​​training and personal interests, which is why I am especially proud of these projects. Although they did not generate job creation, I believe they have a positive impact on everyone's lives because they contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. The most impactful projects have been developed in the textile industry, one of the most polluting industries but also one of the industries that is increasingly investing in sustainable alternatives to solve current problems. There is still a lot to do but there are also a lot of ideas and willpower to make it happen, and I am happy to know that my work allows the continuity of these projects but also the implementation of new ideas.

What do you love most about your work?

The diversity of sectors and areas in the projects where I have been and continue to be involved. It's not always easy to have to deal with all the areas, because some are more technical than others and require a lot of dedication and learning to be able to compose a project that is understandable and that responds to what we need to obtain financing, but at the end of the day I know that I am somehow contributing to the challenges of each sector.