Cotton, nylon, polyester, orlon, elastic. All are synthetic except cotton. The synthetics are made from petrochemicals. The elastic that holds up socks and underwear is a synthetic rubber made from petrochemicals.
Food
Plants, animals. Our food is derived from plants and animals which require petrochemical based fertilizers and pesticides to produce the quality and quantity to which we are accustomed. Trail food is sealed in aluminized (bauxite) or plastic wrap (petrochemicals).
Dishes
Clay, aluminum. China dishes are made from a special clay that is formed, then vitrified in a kiln. Clay comes from open pit mines in most states. Aluminum is made from bauxite.
Zippers
Plastic, brass or steel. Plastics are made from petrochemicals. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Steel is basically an alloy of iron and manganese.
Fastening Pins
Zinc plated steel. Steel is an alloy of iron and manganese; zinc is a metal used for castings and as a plating to prevent rust. All come from open pit and underground mines.
Flashlight
Plastic, steel, or aluminum tube, glass, tungsten. Plastic is made from petrochemicals, aluminum is made from bauxite. Most flashlights also have components made of high tensile steel and glass, which is produced from melted silica sand, trona [Na3(CO3)(HCO3)2H2O] and other sodium minerals. The light bulb's filament is made of tungsten, a metal mined by surface or underground methods in many countries and the light bulb's base is brass or aluminum.
Clothing
Food
Dishes
Zippers
Flashlight
