non-bioaccumulative properties, energy efficiency, and environmental preservation. However, this definition lacks specificity and does not provide clear guidelines for manufacturers to follow. Another challenge is the limited treat rate of additives in EAL. While additives can improve the performance of EAL, their use is restricted due to their limited treat rate. This raises questions about whether formulated lubricants can meet the necessary requirements while still satisfying the desired shade of green.
Furthermore, regulation, legislation, and labelling of green lubricants vary from country to country. This lack of uniformity can create confusion and inconsistency in the market. Manufacturers and users of green lubricants need to be aware of the specific regulations and legislation in their respective countries to ensure compliance and proper labelling of these products.
Overall, finding the right balance between technical requirements and environmental considerations is a challenge in developing green lubricants. The industry needs to address these challenges to create lubricants that are both environmentally friendly and meet the necessary performance standards. Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) adopted by the general assembly of United Nations in October 2015, which are related to “environmental friendliness” and further aspects, such as resource efficiency, energy efficiency, renewable resources, waste reduction, and longevity, but also societal aspects, draw the frame for additional requirements related to sustainability and define it in a globally recognised form. The social component is self-evident because ecology is not just a privilage but necessity.
Unfortunately, with the demand for EALs comes a number of those who are marketing their lubricants as environmentally friendly or environmentally safe, yet don’t have the official seal of approval as environmentally friendly lubricants. When shopping for your lubricant, you should be looking for the phrase ‘environmentally acceptable’ specifically. This means your lubricants are science-based and produced by industry regulation and it is important you choose the ‘right shade of green’.
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