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Our houses, factories and office buildings contain a surprising number of products made from petroleum.
They can be found in every part of the typical Canadian home.
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In the structure itself:
- Stryofoam® insulation
- polyethylene vapour barriers
- glues in plywood and panelboard
- insulation on wiring
- shingles and caulking
- plastic pipes
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In the bedroooms and closets:
- synthetic fibres in clothing and bedding
- glues and parts in furniture
- plastics in wall fixture
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In the living room and den:
- plastic components in electronic appliances
- synthetic fibres in carpets and floor coverings
- glues and parts in furniture
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In the garage:
- lubricants and fuel for vehicles, lawn mower and snow blower
- plastic garden tools and lawn furniture
- paints, pesticides and fertilizer
- asphalt driveway pavement
- plastic components in vehicles
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In the kitchen and bathroom:
- plastic containers
- cleansers
- utensils
- seals and insulation
- tiles and countertops
- toothbrushes
- combs and brushes
- pharmaceuticals
- gas stoves
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In the furnace and laundry room:
- heating oil or natural gas for heat
- natural gas for hot water tanks and clothes dryers
- plastic pipes and fittings
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