Many people feel that we are addicted to oil. They say this because so much of our modern society relies on oil and things made from it. If we were to stop using oil tomorrow, how many things do you think we'd lose?
Here's a list of just some of the things made from oil - can you think of any more?
Petrol for cars |
Diesel for cars, lorries and ships |
Aviation fuel for planes |
Credit cards |
Plastic bags |
Hair brushes |
Anti-freeze |
Motorcycle Helmets |
Carpets |
Telephones |
Brake fluid |
Boats |
Glue |
Toilet Seats |
Shampoo |
Household paint |
Detergent |
Bowls |
Fertiliser |
Explosives |
Car tyres |
Artificial turf |
Football boots |
Lipstick |
Weed killer |
Parachutes |
Umbrellas |
Food wrappers |
Shower curtains |
Waterproof coats |
Artifical limbs |
Roads |
Bubble wrap |
Drinks bottles |
Toothbrushes |
Life jackets |
Fishing line |
Tennis rackets |
Roller blades |
Eye glasses |
Lunch boxes |
Flower pots |
Toys |
Car seats |
Insulation |
Nail polish |
Hair spray |
Medicines |
Insect repellant |
Golf balls |
Several things we use today are made from oil including household products and fuel for various forms of transportation. Many of the cheap flights and car trips people take every year depend on oil for fuel to get them to their destination. Oil also plays a big role in the mechanics of cars during travel and planes during flights, keeping engines and parts running smoothly and helping extend their lifetime and usability. While new ways to produce energy are being researched and discovered, oil is still the biggest resource for making fuels for automobiles and planes serving different airlines.
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