Petroleum Products in Our Daily Lives (Give these products up it you're "against big oil".)

"Oil is a product that arouses so much passion. A lot of people have a passionate fear, or distaste, or downright hatred almost for oil. There is no other product that so many people need so badly, yet so many people believe should be produced entirely without profits."
Jeane Kirkpatrick, former U.N. Ambassador for the United States.

CLOTHING/TEXTILES

Ballet tights nylon cord women's polyester blouses

beads pajamas women's polyester pants

bracelets pantyhose nylon zippers

plastic hangers permanent press clothing dresses

purses thongs/flip flops earrings

ribbons fake fur windbreakers

sandals garment bags shoe laces

rain coats iron-on patches sneakers

sweaters men's nylon undershirts sofa pillow material

men's polyester shirts men's polyester slacks tote bags

umbrellas



OFFICE

Ball point pens diskettes thermometer

Ink computers typewriter ribbon/cartridges

business card holders copiers waste baskets

calculators printer ribbon cartridges microfilm

carbon paper protractor name tags

correction fluid ring binder

erasers rulers

letter divider scotch tape

magic markers telephone



SPORTS/HOBBIES/GAMES

Back packs fishing lures air mattresses Polaroid camera

beach balls fishing poles hang gliders vinyl cases

cameras footballs glue containers puzzles

darts Frisbees golf ball/bags shotgun shell casing

ear plugs knitting needles waterproof jackets stadium cushion

earphones yarm kites tennis racquet

fabric dye decoys lifejacket nylon strings

face protectors volley balls model cars plastic water gun

fishing bobbers soccer balls oil paints parachutes

fishing cylume

light stick earphones playing cards photographs

monofilament fishing lines diving boards poker chips goggles

roller-skate wheels whistles guitar strings picks

rafts ice chests tents sleeping bags

pole vaulting poles motorcycle helmets skis rubber cement

plastic flower pots water skis hot tub covers sails

snorkels monkey bars photo albums wet suits

flippers tennis balls boats insulated boots



INFANT/CHILDREN

Acrylic toys baby oil laundry basket waterproof pants

baby aspirin bath soap mittens pacifiers

baby blanket bibs rattles double-knit shirts

baby bottles disposable diapers baby shoes teething ring

nipples dolls stuffed animals baby lotion





MEDICAL

Allergy medication cotton-tipped swabs inhalator liquid Pepto-Bismol

aspirin first aid cream lancet for blood testing pill case

band aids first aid kits latex gloves prescription bottle

burn lotion glycerin mosquito spray rubbing alcohol

chap stick heart valve replacement nasal decongestant surgical tape

syringes Vaseline antiseptics hearing aids

anesthetics artificial limbs eye glasses antihistamines

cortisone vaporizers Bactine oxygen masks

stethoscope prescription glasses



HEALTH & BEAUTY

cologne hair brushes lipstick permanent wave curlers

perfume hair color mascara petroleum jelly

comb foam rubber curlers denture adhesives shampoo

contact lens/case hair spray hand lotion shaving foam

cough syrup hearing aids hair dryers shoe inserts

dentures Keri body lotion face masks skin cleanser

deodorants laxatives moisturizing cream soap holder

disposable razors leather conditioner mouth wash sun glasses

facial toner lens cleanser nail polish sunscreen

tooth brushes toothpaste tubes vitamins synthetic wigs

bubble bath soap capsules



KITCHEN/HOUSEHOLD

vinegar bottles egg carton meat trays trash bags

bread box freezer containers melamine dishware tumblers

cake decorations jars microwave divided dishes utensils

candles freezer bags milk jugs vacuum bottles

coasters gelatin molds nylon spatulas wax paper

coffee pots ice cream scoops oven bags mops

drinking cups ice trays plastic containers fabric softener

detergent liter bottles plastic table service drain stoppers

dish drainer lunch boxes pudding molds sponges

dish scrubber brush baggies drinking straws Styrofoam

paper cup dispenser measuring cups Teflon coated pans table cloths

refrigerator shelves



FURNISHINGS

Carpet padding naugahyde Venetian blinds TV cabinets

extension cords picture frames flocked wallpaper shower doors

Formica refrigerator lining vinyl-coated wallpaper curtains

kitchen carpet shag carpet welcome mats fan blades

lamps shower curtain patio furniture swings

linoleum upholstery material rugs



BUILDING/HOME MAINTENANCE

caulking material light switch plates plunger faucet washer

clothesline measuring tape polyurethane stain water pipe

electric saw paint brush propane bottles wood floor cleaner/wax

vinyl electrical tape plastic pipe shingles (asphalt) light panels

garden hose plastic wood spackling 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



AUTOMOBILE

Anti-freeze flat tire fix street paving (asphalt) car battery case

coolant motor oil tires loud speakers

bearing grease sports car bodies traffic cones car enamel

brake fluid dash boards windshield wipers visors

car sound insulation oil filters car seats convertible tops

fan belts gasoline



MISCELLANEOUS

Ash trays dog food dishes tool boxes cd's

balloons dog leash tape recorders synthetic rubber

bubble gum dog toys flashlights nylon rope

bungee strap fertilizer flight bags disposable lighters

cassette player flea collars flutes lighter fluid

cigarette case electric blankets tool racks name tags

cigarette filters ammonia insecticides newspaper tubes

calibrated container insect repellent food preservatives phonograph records

crayons ice buckets dyes pillows

credit cards flashlights fly swatter plastic cup holder

dice movie film k-resin plastic tie

polyethylene polypropylene rain bonnets luggage

video cassettes charcoal lighter rayon safety glasses

safety gloves safety hats shoe polish signs

cassette tapes toys watch bands waterproof boots

shopping bags bed spreads traffic cones check books covers

tobacco pouches clothes hangers flea collars flavors

masking tape safety flares flags signs

butane

Without the use of coal, oil & gas to provide electricity, and the use of petro-chemicals to build computer components you wouldn't be visiting this website today!

Thanks to: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals