Ever wonder how the down feathers used in down-filled comforters, jackets, and vests got from the birds to your back? Undercover video footage obtained by PETA reveals that goose down production is anything but warm and fuzzy. The video footage shows workers grabbing and carrying geese by their delicate necks or by a single wing. […]
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Get Ready for the First-Ever Cruelty-Free Friday
The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been known as Fur-Free Friday, the day when fur stores around the country can look forward to having squads of animal advocates demonstrating just outside their doors. PETA, the organization that started Fur-Free Friday, wants to garner some holiday goodwill not just for animals killed for their fur but […]
Yay to Urban Decay and Paul Mitchell for Picking Bunnies Over Profits
Renowned hair-care company John Paul Mitchell Systems and hip cosmetics brand Urban Decay are giving glamour girls a reason to celebrate. Both companies are staying true to their animal-friendly principles by refusing to market their products in China until it stops requiring animal tests for cosmetics. Both companies have received a PETA Courage in Commerce […]
The Art of Finding Truly Ethical Clothing on a Budget
This is the second part of the article I wrote last week about what the true price of cheap clothing is. I was surprised to discover that many of you are going through (or have gone through) the same moral dilemma as me. Inexpensive, cheaply made clothing produced by large companies are typically void of […]