@EerieSilence I can't speak for everyone, but I live in Switzerland. We compost our waste, as a community within our communes. We eat seasonally as supermarkets don't provide year long produce. I am not massively interested in 'meat substitutes', this is something omnivores seem to think I should be eating. We do grow a lot of our own veg, and whilst this isn't enough to sustain the family, it is possible. I visit a fruit and veg seconds business and buy a lot of our food from there, as supermarkets have rejected it but it is absolutely fine. I do, of course, like the occasional treat, which is usually reserved for when I am in the UK, or if my DM comes to visit. So you are talking once or twice a year.
But whatever answer I give you, I am seriously under the impression that it won't be enough. You seem intent on staying stuck in groove, you have your own narrative of what vegans or those who take a plant based diet think, feel and rules they must obey, despite several people telling you that you are incorrect and that you cannot speaks for them.
Protein in meat isn't necessary, the animals take it from their food and the huge amount of agricultural land which is required for animal feed could be used for food produce. It takes an awful lot more resources to produce animal products than it does plant based. And, if you research the food industry properly, you would understand that. I have done this, and made my choices. In an ideal world, humans would consume animal products occasionally, rather than daily. But as some people seem to think it is a badge of honour to eat such a diet, I make my choices in an attempt to balance things out, as I do care about the environment.
A lot of us are very happy with our vegetable stir fries, our curries and soups. We don't want vegan cheeses (because it's vile) or mock meats for most of our meals, but occasionally, just occasionally, it would be nice to be able to join in on a spontaneous drink/nibble. We shouldn't have to explain our choices either.
Now, would you mind answering your own question with regards to your diet? Because from where I am standing, the dairy industry is vile. If you lové eating honey, what are you doing to ensure the survival of bees?
And what about the health impacts of western diet and consuming animal products on humans?
And that the biggest source of plastic in the sea coming from the fishing industry?
And, as we are discussing the ways people choose to live, my biggest bug bear is chemicals and daily life. What do you use to clean? Wash? What do you put in your washing machine and do you use a dishwasher? Do you kill insects, spray anything in your home? One of the biggest threats to our food chains and our oceans is the chemicals that are used to ensure mass production. They are killing off those at the bottom of the food chains, how do you see things progressing? Genuinely interested in your answers here.