Oil is everywhere.  When we say everywhere, we mean EVERYWHERE. It’s common to think that we only use it in our cars, trucks and the like, but our society has built a world around this precious fossil fuel and the following list will help you understand just how dependent we really are on the “black gold”.

As you peruse the list, consider the implications on society if one day we woke up and there was no more oil!

What We Use Oil For:

Things Made From Oil That We Use on a Daily Basis

Agriculture
•    plastic ties and fasteners •    row cover •    irrigation pipes • polyethylene • polypropylene •    bags & packages •    pesticide & herbicide •    food preservatives • some kinds of fertilizers

Clothing and Textiles
•    ballet tights •    nylon cording •    all things polyester: blouses, pants, pajamas etc. •    all things permanent press such as shirts, dresses etc. • beads and bracelets • panty hose •   nylon zippers •   plastic coat hangers • purses •    thongs and flip flops (footwear) • earrings • ribbons •    fake fur • windbreaker jackets • sandals •    garment and clothing bags •    shoe laces •    rain coats •    iron-on patches • sneakers and tennis shoes • sweaters •    sofa pillow stuffing and material •    tote bags • umbrellas

Around the Office
•    ballpoint pens • disks • thermometers • Inks • computers •    business card holders • copiers •    trash baskets • calculators •    printer cartridges • microfilm •    name tags • binders • erasers • rulers •    scotch tape •    magic markers • telephones

Sports, Hobbies and Games
• backpacks •    fishing lures •    air mattress • cameras •    blow up balls •    fishing poles •    hang gliders •    vinyl cases • footballs •    glue containers • puzzles • darts • Frisbee •    golf ball & bags •    shotgun shells •    ear plugs •    knitting needles •    waterproof clothing •    stadium cushions • earphones • yarn • kites •    tennis racquets •    fabric dye • hunting decoys • life jackets •    nylon strings •    face protectors •    volley balls •    model cars •    plastic water guns and toys •    fishing bobber •    soccer balls •    oil paints • parachutes •    fishing cylume •    light sticks • earphones •    decks of playing cards • photos •    mono filament fishing line •    diving boards •    poker chips • goggles •    roller skate and skate board wheels • whistles •    guitar strings & picks • water rafts •    ice chests • tents for camping •    sleeping bags •    pole vaulting poles •    motorcycle helmets •    skis & water skis •    rubber cement •    plastic flowerpots •    hot tub covers • sails • snorkels •    monkey bars •    photo albums •    wet suits • flippers • boats •    insulated boots

Infants and Children
•    acrylic (synthetic) toys •    baby oils •    laundry basket •    waterproof pants •    baby aspirin •    bath soap • baby mittens • pacifiers •    baby blankets • bibs • rattles •    doubleknit shirts •    baby bottles •    disposable diapers •    baby shoes •    teething rings •    nipples and pacifiers • dolls •    stuffed animals •    baby lotion

Medical
•    allergy medication •    cotton-tipped swabs • inhalers •    liquid Pepto-Bismol • aspirin •    first aid cream • lancets •    pill cases •    band aids •    first aid kits •    latex gloves •    prescription bottles •    burn lotion • glycerin •    mosquito spray •    rubbing alcohol •    chap stick •    heart valve replacement •    nasal decongestant •    surgical tape • syringes • Vaseline • antiseptics •    hearing aids • anesthetics •    artificial limbs •    eyeglasses and sunglasses • antihistamines • cortisone • vaporizers •    denture adhesives • laxatives • Bactine •    oxygen masks • stethoscopes •    prescription glasses •    cough syrup •    hearing aids

Kitchen and Household
•    vinegar bottles •    egg cartons •    meat tray •    trash bags • bread box •    freezer containers •    melamine dishware • tumblers •    cake decorations • jars •    microwave dishes • utensils • candles •    freezer bags •    milk jugs •    vacuum bottles • coasters •    gelatin molds •    nylon spatulas •    wax paper •    coffee pots •    ice cream scoops •    oven bags • mops •   cups •    ice trays •    plastic containers •    fabric softener •    detergent bottles •    plastic table service •    drain stoppers •    dish drainers •    lunchboxes •    pudding molds • sponges •    dish scrubbers • brushes • baggies •    drinking straws • Styrofoam •    paper cup dispensers •    measuring cups •    Teflon-coated pans •    table cloths •    refrigerator shelves

Beauty
• cologne •    hair brushes • lipstick •    permanent wave curlers • perfume •    hair color • eyelash mascara •    petroleum jelly • comb •    foam rubber curlers • shampoo •    contact lenses and cases •    hair spray •    hand lotion •    shaving foam •    hair dryers •    shoe inserts • dentures •    body lotion •    face masks •    skin cleanser • deodorants •    moisturizing cream •    soap holders •    disposable razors for shaving •    leather conditioners • mouthwashes • sunglasses •    face toners •    lens cleansers •    nail polishes • sunscreens •    tooth brushes •    toothpaste tubes • vitamins •    synthetic wigs for •    bubblebaths •    soap capsules

Furnishings
•    carpet paddings • Naugahyde •    Venetian blind •    television cabinets •    extension cords •    picture frames •    flocked wallpaper •    shower door • Formica (counter top materials) •    refrigerator lining •    vinyl wallpaper • curtains •    kitchen carpet •    shag carpet •    welcome mats •    fan blades • lamps and lighting •    shower curtains •    patio furniture • swings • linoleum (flooring, etc.) • upholstery • rugs

Building and Home
•    caulking •    light switch plates • plungers for the toilet•    faucet washers • clothes lines •    measuring tapes •    polyurethane stain •    water pipes •    electric saws • paintbrushes •    propane bottles •    wood floor cleaner/wax •    vinyl electrical tape •    plastic pipe •    shingles (asphalt) for roofs •    light panels •    garden hose material •    plastic wood spackle paste • awnings •    glazing compound • Plexiglas •    spray paint • enamel •    epoxy paint •    artificial turf •    folding doors •    floor wax • glue •    house paint •    paint rollers •    toilet seats •    water pipes • putty • solvents •    roofing material •    plywood adhesive • sockets • propane

Automotive
• antifreeze for vehicles •    flat tire fix •    street paving (asphalt) •    car battery cases • coolant •    motor oil • tires •    loud speakers •    bearing grease •    sports car bodies •    traffic cones •    car enamel •    brake fluid • dashboards •    windshield wipers • visors •    car sound insulation •    oil filters •    car seats •    convertible tops •    fan belts • gasoline

Miscellaneous and More
•    ash trays •    dog food dishes • toolboxes •    CDs and DVDs • balloons •    dog and cat leashes •    tape recorder devices •    synthetic rubber •    chewing gum •    dog and cat toys • flashlights •    nylon ropes •    bungee straps •    flight bags •    disposable lighters •    cassette players •    flea collars for dogs and cats • flutes •    lighter fluid •    cigarette cases •    electric blankets for the bed •    tool racks •    name tags •    cigarette filters • ammonia •    newspaper tubes •    calibrated containers •    bug spray •    vinyl LPs (records) • crayons •    ice buckets • dyes • pillows •    credit cards •   bug swatters •    plastic cup holders • gaming dice •    movie and camera film • k-resin •    rain bonnets • luggage •    video cassettes •    charcoal lighter • rayon •    safety glasses, gloves, and hats •    shoe polish • signs •    cassette tapes • toys •    watch bands •    waterproof boots •    shopping bags • bedspreads • checkbooks • covers •    tobacco pouches •    clothes hangers •    flea collars • flavors •    masking tape •    safety flares • flags • butane

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