Product history

Ecogrease is the world's first ecofriendly bike grease to our knowledge. It doesn't contain heavy metals, PTFE/ Teflon or any petrochemicals.

Mechanics deal with grease all the time and this can have a negative impact on their health. Ecogrease is safe on mechanic's hands, great for your bike, and environmentally safe.

Unlike some other greases that require a grease gun, Ecogrease can be used straight out of the bottle, with its innovative long nozzle 'snap cap'.

Ecogrease can be used on bearings, pivots, and seat posts. Grease is not really for chains, as it is thick and can attract excess dirt. Grease for used parts that are either not serviced often (like bearings) that need something thick and long lasting and to hold the balls in, and parts this move a bit, or very rarely that you don't want to seize up.

For example, your seat post quick-release pin, you may use it just a few times a year, but it doesn't move often. Use a dab Ecogrease to stop it from seizing up.

Recyclable

The Ecogrease label is made from the same type of plastic as the bottle. This means it can be recycled. Other companies put foil in the label, or use a different plastic, which can contaminate the recycling stream.

The cap is not usually recyclable, as it is made from Polypropylene (plastic type 5). Rather than just putting 'please recycle' on anything plastic, we list the plastic types and are honest about parts more difficult to recycle. (Around 5 councils in the UK recycle polypropylene).

Snap Cap technology

The 'Snap Cap' is an innovative design. It only needs half a turn to remove, and stays on nicely, even when in your bag when touring.

Recycled plastic bottle

Like most of the Green Oil range, the Ecogrease bottle is made from 100% recycled plastic.

Green Oil UK is leading the bike industry. The bottle is made from 'post consumer' recycled plastic, which means it has come from people like you, putting their plastic bottles in the correct recycling bin.

If everything were recycled and everything made from recycled material, the environmental benefits would be huge. We are doing our bit to really make things greener.

Product reviews

Grease is not the most interesting thing to review. However a few have given it a go and love the results.

Directions:

Remove cap, aim and squeeze. Simple.

The whole Green Oil range is green, and PTFE/ Teflon free. Ask your local bike shop for Green Oil if they do not already stock the range. Green Oil is distributed in the UK by Upgrade Bikes.

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