It’s Super Bowl time, and millions of people will tune in to catch the biggest game of the year. If you’re throwing a watch party, you will rely on many things derived from oil and natural gas. To kick things off, we drafted our top Super Bowl watch party items that require the fossil fuel industry:

Gameday Betting

Your cellphone is made of a range of materials, many that are derived from oil and natural gas due to their light weight and heat-resistant properties. For example, plastic, fiberglass and silicon are used for circuit boards, wiring, body construction, and protective cases. Plastic is highly versatile, durable, and allows for easy passage of radio waves.

Television

With over 113 million viewers last year, the Super Bowl is played on a significant number of televisions nationwide. The plastic display pieces, rubber buttons, and coated extension cords require petroleum products for seamless viewing.

Furniture

Although you may be standing anxiously most of the game, your comfy couch does endure some wear and tear throughout the evening. The synthetic or blended fabric materials provide a soft, durable cover for the foam interiors and laminate boards.

Food and Cutlery

Guests come with a hearty appetite on gameday! Food packaging and containers are often made of different types of plastic, which is made from natural gas liquids (NGLs) such as ethylene and propane. To reduce cleanup time, many hosts use Styrofoam or plastic cups, plastic-coated paper plates, and plastic utensils. Natural gas is also used to power manufacturing.

Jerseys

Your gameday attire is likely made from petroleum and natural gas-based fibers including acrylic, rayon, vegan leather, polyester, nylon and spandex. Today’s popular athleisure and sports apparel is often dry-fit, made with synthetic fibers that are highly elastic, lightweight and durable.

Cleaning Supplies

Your house typically needs cleaning after the big party. Many detergents and other cleaning products are made from petrochemicals. Latex gloves are made of synthetic rubber materials derived from oil and natural gas byproducts. Your vacuum cleaner is made of a several plastic parts, one of those being ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) which is a common thermoplastic polymer used because of its durability and strength. 

From your couch to their cleats, we are certain this year’s big game will go off without a hitch – all thanks to the essential items produced by the oil and natural gas industry, and the underground pipelines that move these products safely across the country.

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