Oil in everyday life
Fossil fuels do far more than just power our cars...
Oil is used to create vital ingredients – known as platform chemicals – which go into a lot of our everyday items. Everything from make up and toothpaste to glasses, flooring, clothing and more.
Platform chemicals are building block chemicals - derived from biomass - that can be used to make biofuels and in the manufacture of everyday items.
Oil-based products are around us - all day, every day. From the second we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, oil is an integral part of daily life.
We need new ways to sustainably replace the chemical building blocks that come from oil to make these products - a greener future depends on it.
Made from oil
Did you know oil is used to produce thousands of useful things, like these everyday items?
Morning routine in the bathroom
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Skin cream
- Shelving
- Make up
Commuting to work on a bike
- Bicycle tyres
- Glasses
- Synthetic satchel
- Shoe soles
Driving to work
- Car seats
- Window seals
- Signal lights
- Fuels
- Tyres
- Door seals
- Interior coverings
- Antifreeze
- Hydraulic steering fluids
- Gear oil
- Brake fluids
- Lubricants
- Bumpers
In the office
- Desk
- Shelving
- Computer
- Waste bin
- Coffee mug
- Files
- Blinds
- Window frames
- Carpet
In the supermarket
- Plastic packaging
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic cartons
- Shopping basket
- Shelving
- Fridge units
- Flooring
Out for a run
- Running shoes
- Shorts
- Leggings
- Socks
- Headband
- Crop top
- Watch
- Smart phone
Relaxing at home
- Computer
- Sofa
- Cushions
- Carpet
- Lampshade
- Heating
Time for bed
- Carpet
- Window frames
- Bedside cabinet
- Bed frame
- Foam mattress
- Pillows
- Lampshade
- Alarm clock
- Heating