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In the first episode of our podcast Green is Easy, we talk to Mario Ortiz, one of the founders of the association Educanda. This organization from Granada carries out different European projects, through which they address issues such as LGTBIQ+ diversity, mental health or sustainability. 

Jon explained to us that in addition to carrying out projects focused on environmental issues, they also try to incorporate environmental issues, they also try to incorporate green practices in all the initiatives they develop.

Use second-hand or reusable materials, recycle, use public transport, consume local products and incorporate green practices in all their initiatives, using local products or incorporating vegan menus in their activities has become part of their daily vegan menus in their activities has become part of their daily routine. In this way, in addition to reducing their ecological footprint, they raise the awareness of the people who are involved in their projects.people who are involved in the projects they develop. 

Although more and more organizations such as Educanda have become increasingly aware of the importance of reducing their environmental impact, they are still the importance of reducing their environmental impact, the truth is that they still sometimes encounter difficulties in are still encountering difficulties when it comes to implementing these types of practices.

The belief that green alternatives tend to be more expensive is something that still lingers in the minds of many people. Moreover, in a society where fast consumption is the order of the day, going for sustainability and the search for green alternatives can be complex, but changing habits may only be a matter of time, will and a little bit of willpower. a matter of time, will and a little creativity.

Green is easy was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

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