The mineral mica - which creates the shimmer-effect in make-up - has caused a furor for how it is sourced in mines, like in northern India. A German cosmetics company is trying use ethical standards when using mica.
The cosmetics industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. But the production process places a heavy burden on the environment. The demand for sustainable cosmetics is growing. We explore how this can be achieved.
In India mock meat is the new buzzword among the environmentally conscious. And urban Indians with higher incomes are willing to spend money to try out alternatives to meat consumption.
The amount of arable land worldwide is limited. Could our oceans help us to expand food production? Many things would have to fall into place to practice ocean farming sustainably.
A healthy and balanced diet would also tackle the problem of malnutrition. Scientists in Germany are showing how climate protection is closely associated with nutrition.