Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Science Behind Its Potential Health Benefits
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Brooke Ellingworth 7 min read
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Science Behind Its Potential Health Benefits

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a central component of the Mediterranean diet and has attracted considerable scientific interest because of its health benefits including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. But what is the science behind this miracle food? 

Food Miles: Does Buying Local Always Mean Green?
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Brooke Ellingworth 5 min read
Food Miles: Does Buying Local Always Mean Green?

The honest version of sustainable sourcing isn't a single number based on food-miles. It's a maker that has the most sustainable production and supply chain possible.

Buying Local- The Data Behind the Impact of a Local System
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Brooke Ellingworth 4 min read
Buying Local- The Data Behind the Impact of a Local System

"Buy local" is considered part of our nostalgic past, but it needs to come back with good reason. There is a measurable economic mechanism behind it, a documented demographic collapse behind why it matters now, and an active political fight over who gets to control it. 

Beyond Offsetting: The Benefits of a Carbon Insetting Climate Strategy
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Brooke Ellingworth 6 min read
Beyond Offsetting: The Benefits of a Carbon Insetting Climate Strategy

Carbon insetting and offsetting are not the same thing. Here's what each approach actually means, why the distinction matters, and where climate strategy is heading.

Why European Bee Populations Are Declining- And How You Can Help
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Brooke Ellingworth 6 min read
Why European Bee Populations Are Declining- And How You Can Help

Europe's wild bee populations are in serious decline driven by pesticide use, habitat loss, mite infestations, and climate change. With 80% of EU crops and wildflowers dependent on insect pollination, the economic stakes are enormous. The EU has committed to reversing pollinator decline by 2030 through its Biodiversity Strategy and Nature Restoration Law, but implementation remains patchy.

Weaving Resilience: How the EU is Championing Sustainable Craftsmanship
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Brooke Ellingworth 5 min read
Weaving Resilience: How the EU is Championing Sustainable Craftsmanship

In a globalised world of fast, mass-produced goods, the European Union is actively investing in the unique strengths of its regions, focusing on the local craftsman as a pillar of regional resilience.