Sentences with phrase «nonrenewable petroleum»

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Some synthetic fabrics like nylon, rayon, and polyester are petroleum - based, meaning they take a lot of energy to produce and suck up precious nonrenewable resources.

In contrast to the more common alternative — petrolatum (aka petroleum jelly), a nonrenewable and potentially irritating ingredient — the aforementioned emollients offer both effectiveness and environmental peace of mind.

Traditional plastic bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate, commonly known as PET, which is derived from petroleum, a nonrenewable resource.

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Others, such as petroleum and natural gas, are available in limited quantities and are considered nonrenewable.

While they're made using petroleum, a nonrenewable resource, the resources have already been used, the money's been spent, and pitching it will just mean more junk for the landfill.