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A toss-up: down

So, here’s the problem with down: it’s not exactly ethical. It’s plucked from duck or geese, typically while they’re still alive, which is not very humane. This is sad news for many reasons, including the fact that it’s one of the best insulators out there, so it’s hard to kiss it goodbye. And, everybody knows that satisfying feeling of squishing a genuine down jacket or comforter.

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