Oil Renewed: Re-Refined Base Oil Life Cycle Assessment

A New Benchmark in Sustainability Providing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Benefits

Crystal Clean’s HCC 150 Re-Refined Base Oil Produces 77% Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Traditional Base Oil Products

Crystal Clean’s re-refined base oil transforms oil into a renewable resource, giving you a reliable product that brings together high-quality performance and proven greenhouse gas reduction benefits. Re-refined base oils represent a sustainable approach to the management of used oil products, creating a circular economy that transforms oil into a renewable resource. Used oil re-refining closes the loop in a circular economy by producing products such as base oils, fuel oils, and asphalt extender that are put back into use in a variety of industries.

In a study by environmental consulting firm ClimeCo, commissioned by Crystal Clean and critically reviewed by and independent third-party, Crystal Clean’s HCC 150 re-refined base oil product was found to have a GHG footprint 77% lower compared to virgin base oil. This study confirmed that re-refined base oils are a more sustainable alternative, both in virtue of reducing waste by recycling used oil, and through efficient operations to develop the re-refined product.

The Sustainability Advantage

Switching to a re-refined base oil like HCC 150 offers more than a reliable product. It dramatically lowers GHG emissions compared to virgin base oils, that brings together high-quality performance and environmental responsibility.

Dramatically Lower Emissions: HCC 150 re-refined base oil reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 77% compared to virgin base oils, with a GHG footprint of just 1.353 kg CO₂e per gallon.

Resource Conservation: By re-refining used oil, we eliminate the need for new crude oil extraction, significantly conserving natural resources and reducing waste.

Endless Possibilities in the Circular Economy: Our closed-loop process transforms used oil into high-quality base oils and co-products, minimizing environmental impact at every stage.

Transforming Oil Into A Renewable Resource

Thanks to advancements in re-refining technology, oil can now be transformed into a renewable resource. Used oil re-refining has quickly become a reliable process to take used oil and transform it into a recyclable, renewable resource.

With a state-of-the-art re-refinery capable of processing over 75 million gallons of used oil annually, Crystal Clean is an industry leader in sustainability. Our HCC 150 re-refined base oil meets the same API and ILSAC performance standards as virgin oils, providing uncompromised quality with a significantly reduced environmental footprint.

Embracing re-refined base oil not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also positions businesses as leaders in sustainable innovation, setting an example for their industry and beyond. Crystal Clean remains committed to transforming oil into a renewable resource and re-refining used oil into new usable base oils and other co-products.

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