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Since 2017, Dragana has been the heart behind Vegan 365 Kitchen, a local, family-owned business that proves sustainability can be both delicious and accessible. What began as a personal commitment to ethical eating has become a thriving vegan kitchen offering 100% plant-based meals, all crafted with love—and with locally sourced ingredients.

By partnering with nearby farmers and small businesses, Vegan 365 Kitchen not only delivers fresh and healthy meals but also supports the local economy and promotes environmental stewardship. Their food tells a story—of community, of care, and of conscious choices.

But their mission doesn't stop at food. Dragana and her team are deeply committed to minimizing their environmental footprint and food waste. One key innovation is their use of reusable jars for packaging, which supports a circular economy, significantly reduces single-use waste, and invites customers to become part of the solution. Choosing local products and services is more than just a shopping preference—it’s a powerful way to create positive change that flows through communities and the environment. When we support local businesses and producers, we directly stimulate the local economy, helping to create and sustain jobs close to home. This not only boosts financial well-being for families but strengthens the fabric of the community itself. Beyond economics, choosing local has significant environmental benefits. It lowers greenhouse gas emissions by cutting down the need for long-distance transportation, reducing pollution, and shrinking our carbon footprint. Fewer trucks on the road mean cleaner air and healthier neighborhoods. But the impact goes deeper. Local connections build trust and resilience within communities, fostering relationships that encourage collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to sustainability. This sense of belonging empowers communities to face challenges together, adapt more effectively, and thrive over time. In addition, local economies are often hubs of innovation in sustainable practices. Smaller producers and businesses are flexible and creative, experimenting with eco-friendly materials, waste reduction techniques, and circular economy models that larger corporations might overlook. 

Most importantly, choosing local food inspires a shift in how we think about consumption—prompting individuals and communities to reconsider the origins, value, and life cycle of the products they use every day. It encourages us to move away from disposable culture and toward mindful choices that honor people, place, and planet.  In this way, every local purchase becomes an act of care and commitment, planting the foundations of a better, more united, and greener tomorrow.

“Green is Easy” is a small-scale partnership between Greece, Spain, and North Macedonia with varying levels of expertise in the field of KA2. This project aims to fight against climate change and raise awareness on environmental sustainability in regards to changing the view that green practices are not difficult. It is co funded by the European Union.