Pumping Plastics

I was just speaking with an ex-Chevron employee who informed me that only 30% of oil pumped is used for gas or fuel--so where does the rest of it go? Plastic. Well, plastic and Vasoline but still. It's just another shocking reason to avoid single-use plastic products (water bottles, take out containers, plastic bags &c) here are a couple of sites with great info and tips to drinking and living a bit more sustainably--http://www.allaboutwater.org/environment.html, and, http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/china-plastic-bags-47010907.

So, what else to do? If you don't have a stainless steel water bottle, get one. Reusable shopping bags, ditto--and bring them to pick up take-out at your favorite "to go" restaurant. Wax paper bags work just fine for sandwiches and snacks are recyclable. Suggest potato or corn starch utensils and cups to your local cafe--and be willing to find another "regular" spot if they won't switch! Also, you could post your suggestions here--the more the merrier--we can all use some new ideas!