Automotive

Castrol Edge 5L Engine Oil

5 Litre HDPE jug

280

Total plastic weight

Large 5L jugs are better for the environment than five single liters, but oil residue remains a recycling barrier.

90%

Recycle probability

500

Years to decompose

Material breakdown

2 components

Per unit

840L

Water to produce

3.37kWh

Electricity to produce

Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.

Bulk oil from tap
Many garages now offer refills from large steel drums.
0g
plastic
Cardboard oil box
Bag-in-box design uses 70% less plastic than a jug.
45g
plastic
Recycled oil jug
Containers made from 25% post-consumer recycled HDPE.
280g
plastic

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