Stanley Black & Decker even made a new power tool line called Reviva from the plastic. But there is no guarantee that any particular bottle, pair of sunglasses or power tool actually contains ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car tires. If you find that thought slightly unsettling, you are not alone.

Plastic manufacturing also has a significant impact on our climate. Because most plastics are made from petrochemicals, their manufacture emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

In this insightful video, we dive into the fascinating process of how asphalt is made from crude oil, an essential material for constructing the roads and highways that connect the world. From the ...

Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas are used in more than 6,000 everyday products. From foods to beauty care products, here are 10 things you probably didn't know were made from oil.