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Oil isn't just about fuel. What's that computer or phone you typed this on made out of? Generally not wood, clay or pure steel.

• Neeek 9y ago
  Aren't all of those things only a tiny fraction of our oil usage though? The entire global plastic industry accounts for < 5% of the oil we dig up IIRC. The vast majority is turned in to fuel.
  • grogenaut 9y ago
    Likely true. However that will need to last us a long time. 5% of oil is still a very large industry.
    • carlmr 9y ago
      We could still make Polyethylene from renewable ethanol. However oil is more flexible, and if we do run out it's shit.
      • gozur88 9y ago
        We make renewable ethanol from agricultural products entirely dependent on fossil fuels.