HOW DOES OIL DESTROY? Oil destroys on many levels. Burning oil releases harmful gases into our atmosphere. So does refining oil. Perhaps the greatest destruction comes from the quest to tap oil. Oil & Gas companies are often excempt from environmental regulations, and their obsession over profit and lack of caring for safety have become apparent. Besides polluting our water, oil also is responsible for contaminating the soil and air in many urban communities around the world. Most plastics are made from oil and are responsible for almost all non-biodegradable waste on the planet. Wars are fought over oil and countless lives are lost on the battlefronts. In short, our addiction to oil touches every living and non-living thing on our planet.

HOW CAN I HELP MAKE CHANGE? REDUCE CONSUMPTION, INCREASE PRODUCTION almost everything you purchase has travelled to the destination you purchased it in via trucks or ships which burn massive amounts of oil. Buy less, think more. Buy local, and grow local when possible. If you don't have the space to garden, consider joining a community garden in your neighborhood. TRAVEL GREEN bike, walk, utilize public transportation, skate, skip. All of these options are healthier for you and for the planet, and in most cases will save money while reducing oil consumption. RE-USE, RE-CYCLE, RE-PURPOSE find new purposes for old things. buy vintage and antique especially when the product is made well. Save money and the environment by finding new life for old furniture. Buy less plastic, use more glass and ceramics. BE A LOCAL ACTIVIST use your voice to inspire others to get involved. Educate about the simple changes people can make to sustain a green lifestyle and reduce their oil addiction. Get involved...