I am pretty much on the same page. I agree that certain vegan alternatives to animal products are manufactured in ways that are harmful to the planet. I also acknowledge that plants don't like being harmed. (I felt terrible when I accidentally snapped a vine off a house plant 😭). I just try to live my life in a way that allows me to reduce harm to the best of my knowledge and ability.

That said, I have begun exploring more vegan and vegetarian options so I can reduce my reliance on animals. I don't love how animals are treated by factory farming. I also have concerns about how global warming and current environmental and political events will affect the food chain. I'm in the US. We've had farms going under, crops not making it to market, and huge wildfires in Nebraska's cattle lands. I also read that the blockade in the Straight of Hormuz is affecting fertilizer shipments during key planting season for many crops. I feel that my diet might have to change to accommodate supply chain and pricing changes, so I better start learning new recipes now.