EUDR—The EU Deforestation Regulation comes into effect in 2026 and will be mandatory for small and medium enterprises. The regulation will ensure European consumption doesn't lead to the alleged loss of global forests. Commodities like coffee, cocoa, and palm oil must be deforestation-free. They must also follow the laws of the country where they're grown.

Winter here isn't just cold. It presses down on you. Gray sky. White ground. Sun barely shows up. January in Sweden, the air cuts your lungs the second you step outside. You bundle up. Wool. Down feathers. Just your eyes showing.Walking through snow last Tuesday, something hit me. The coldest part of being far from