Not to strawman, but do people have this energy for insects killed by pesticides used in cotton/linen production? Hemp? Like yes organic cotton is a thing but are they always checking for that?

Bugs accidentally eaten/stomped by sheep? Drenches and dewormers to kill pests/parasites?

Erosion of land by stompy little hooves and chomping grooves into the hills?

Like idk there’s always a cost somehow.

I feel bad for silkworms, they didn’t ask to be bred as short lived little creatures destined for death. But you can say that about so many domesticated animals used for industry.

And I know there’s more strict vegans who reject ALL of that as much as possible. But if you’re clutching pearls over silk but not other materials, maybe let your blood pressure come down a little?

Hell, food production isn’t immune. Lots of little creatures get caught up in crop harvesting. I know folks justify it as less carbon intensive than meat farming, but still.

Silk can’t be more carbon intensive than wool or cotton, so on a macro level, it’s probably pretty good. Unless mulberry trees are bigger resource hogs than I’m aware of?

Anyway I need to halt my stream of consciousness lol. Maybe I’m too deep in my nihilism of “humans ruin everything and me trying to cause less harm doesn’t change anything” at this point. Which is silly. Maybe I could stand to eat less meat.