ABUJA, Nigeria — A measure has been introduced in the U.S. House to ban imported products containing minerals critical to electric vehicle batteries but mined through child labor and other abusive conditions in Congo, where China has enormous mining stakes. “On the backs of trafficked workers and child laborers, the Chinese Communist Party is exploiting the vast cobalt resources of …
While naturally-glowing skin has its own appeal, the allure of glittery makeup products for an instant makeover is unbeatable. In the wake of this issue, several makeup brands have pledged to go mica-free and are instead using synthetic mica, known as fluorphlogopite. 100% vegan A Mumbai-based brand, Kiro Clean Beauty, uses ethically-sourced raw materials, including mica. Eco-friendly packaging An American …
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