TED: Why I'm a weekday vegetarian | Graham Hill

The speaker, an environmental advocate, discusses the reasons for not being a vegetarian despite knowing the health and environmental impacts of meat consumption. They highlight societal trends in meat consumption and their personal conflict with giving up meat. The speaker introduces 'Weekday Veg,' a flexible approach to reduce meat intake by eating vegetarian during weekdays. They share the benefits of this lifestyle, including health improvements, environmental impact reduction, and cost savings, and encourage others to try it.

What are some of the negative impacts of meat consumption mentioned by the speaker?

• Higher emissions than transportation

• All of the above

• Animal cruelty in factory farms

• Increased risk of heart disease

Why did the speaker find it difficult to become a vegetarian?

• They were unaware of the benefits

• They didn't like vegetables

• They weren't ready for a binary choice

• They had no time to cook

What is the concept of 'weekday veg' introduced by the speaker?

• Eating meat only once a week

• Avoiding meat from Monday to Friday

• Becoming a vegetarian for a month

• Eating only vegetables on weekends

Which meats does the speaker suggest swapping out for sustainably harvested fish?

• Red and processed meats

• Poultry and dairy

• All types of meat

• Only beef

What are some benefits of adopting the 'weekday veg' approach?

• Improved health and cost savings

• More time spent cooking

• Higher grocery bills

• Increased meat consumption