Responsible Down
The Responsible Down Standard (RDS)—which claims it “safeguards the welfare of geese,” actually allows RDS-certified companies to buy and sell live-plucked feathers. In short, the only truly “responsible down” is vegan.
the Down industry
What are down feathers?
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Live plucking
Do
Buying down supports foie gras
Dom
“Responsible DOwn” is a myth
Do
Warm & Sustainable Down alternatives
Feather-Free Pillows & Comforters
Roo
Toasty & Stylish Winter Jackets
Rooste
What humane Long Island is doing to help
Speaking out on the streets and in the press
If you spot a d
Teaching reverence for geese
If you spot a d
Promoting humane, feather-free Alternatives
Hatcher
Wuxly | Made in Canada Winter Parkas
John Di Leonardo, Humane Long Island’s executive director, hugs Juno—a goose rescued from an illegal backyard butcher operation—wearing his warm Wuxly parka and knit hat on a cold winter day.