We don’t typically recommend down or feather pillows, but if you do want a pillow stuffed with these materials, look for one that uses certified recycled down (Global Recycling Standard) and carries MadeSafe, Oeko-Tex, or eco-INSTITUT certification. This suggests the manufacturer hasn’t used hazardous chemicals to sanitize and de-odorize or bleach the feathers and down for reuse. If you want virgin feathers and down, look for the Responsible Down Standard. This third-party certification applies to marginally less cruel down and feathers that are usually a byproduct of meat production. The certification also offers assurance of traceability, and only products with 100 percent certified down and feathers can carry the RDS logo. RDS certification doesn’t offer any assurance of how the down and feathers are cleaned or otherwise processed. So, again, pair RDS with MadeSafe, Oeko-Tex, or eco-INSTITUT certification.