Common Items Containing Oil

If its possible for there to be something good that has come from the Gulf Oil Spill, it has to be that it has brought our oil addiction to the forefront. People who were previously unconcerned with our outrageous dependence on oil are now taking notice. And many people forget that oil goes into much more than just our automobiles. Two-thirds of oil consumption is used for transportation, however thousands of the products that we use everyday also contain oil and we are using over a million barrels of oil daily to make these products. Thankfully, the idea of really utilizing alternative energy is catching on and big companies are on board, but we, as consumers, have to take responsibility and we have to vote with our dollars. Take a look at the list below, the image and the link to more products. There are environmentally friendly alternatives to many of these products and many of these items can be just be eliminated from your home or routine. Of course every time we choose to walk or ride a bike instead of drive, car pool or take public transportation, we are making a positive impact. Every little bit helps!

Ammonia	Dyes	Panty Hose
Antifreeze	Electronics	Petroleum Jelly
Antiseptics	Film	Plastics
Art Supplies	Fishing Line	Records
Artificial Limbs	Floor Wax	Refrigerant
Aspirin	Foam	Roofing
AstroTurf	Glasses	Shampoo
Awnings	Glue	Shaving Cream
Bandages	Glycerin	Shoes
Cleaning Products	Guitar Strings	Shower Curtains
Candles	Heart Valves	Skis
Carpets	Helmets	Soap
Caulking	Ink	Solvents
Clothing	Insulation	Sports Equipment
Crayons	Lubricants	Tires
Creams	Medicines	Toys
Cosmetics	Nail Polish	Trash Bags
Cutlery	Nylon	Umbrellas
Dentures	Paint	Upholstery
Dice	Paint Brushes	Vitamin Capsules

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