{"id":14101,"date":"2011-02-03T13:08:49","date_gmt":"2011-02-03T18:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/14101\/20-ways-reduce-dependence-oil\/"},"modified":"2011-02-03T13:08:49","modified_gmt":"2011-02-03T18:08:49","slug":"20-ways-reduce-dependence-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/14101\/20-ways-reduce-dependence-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Ways to Reduce Your Dependence on Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

20 Ways to Reduce Your Dependence on Oil<\/a><\/h4>\n

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This article was written after a previous oil spill.
\nIt speaks to Americans, but the same applies to Canadians.
\nThe information is even more relevent now!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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20 Ways to Reduce Your Dependence on Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Help prevent more oil spills by reducing America’s dependence on oil<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy \u200bcom<\/a> | Tue Jan 26, 2010 09:55 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s
\nhappened again: An oil spill, this time near Port Arthur, Texas.
\nAccording to the U.S. Coastguard, 462,000 gallons of oil spilled into
\nthe water when a tanker collided with a towing barge on Saturday.
\nAccording to an AParticle on msnbc.com<\/a>,
\ncrews scrambled to protect two “sensitive wildlife areas” — a lake
\nthat is prime breeding ground, and a wildlife management area. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If
\nthis latest oil spill has you thinking we need to look for alternatives
\nto oil, get ready to make some changes to do your part to reduce
\nAmerica’s addiction to oil. Whether you go for a big change or keep it
\nsimple, every little thing you do sends a message. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

20 Ways to Reduce Your Oil Consumption<\/strong> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Switch to a push mower that is powered by none other than you.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plant gardens to reduce the amount of lawn that needs cutting.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Park the car; walk, bike, and take public transit whenever possible.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Avoid buying plastic toys and goods when an alternative is available.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t use plastic bags; stick to cloth reusable bags that can be washed frequently.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Putting on a new roof this spring? Avoid tar in favor of a tile product (metal or clay).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Switch to soy-based printing inks (most are petroleum \u200bbased)\u200b. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Avoid
\nlife vests, umbrellas, luggage, and other products made from nylon, a
\npetroleum \u200bbased material. Instead, look for alternatives, such as
\nluggage made from recycled plastic (better to reuse what we’ve already
\nprocessed).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ditch nylon and polyester clothing; buy natural fibers instead.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wax the floors with beeswax instead of a petroleum \u200bbased commercial wax.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Beware of perfumes made with petrochemicals\u200b…… look for all-natural scents made with essential oils.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Next
\ntime you have a headache, try a couple of big glasses of water before
\npopping an Aspirin (yep, it too is made with oil products); most
\nheadaches are caused by dehydration.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Craft with natural fibers such as cotton, wool or alpaca rather than polyester yarn.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Purchase all-natural lip tints or lipstick; typical lipstick and lipgloss are made with oil products.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Remodeling the bathroom? Glass in your shower and you won’t need a plastic shower curtain.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Buy beeswax crayons; those Crayolas (and other brands) are made from oil.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wear
\neyeglasses; soft contact lenses are made with petroleum products.
\n(Plastic eyeglass lenses and frame are made with oil, but you’ll wear
\nthem a lot longer than mot contacts, and you can donate them to charity
\nwhen you upgrade.)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stick with a wood deck. Plastic wood (like all plastics) is made from oil.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Embrace your natural hair color, or choose an all-natural hair color alternative such as henna.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Make
\nboo-boos better with natural plant antiseptics, such as St. John’s
\nWort, lavender, tea tree oil, or eucalyptus; many commercial brands
\ncontain oil products.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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