# 100% Biodegradable Auto Oil G-OIL From Animal Fat By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-biodegradable-automotive-oil-can-have-enormous-green-impact References: [getg](http://www.getg.com/products/products.php?CategoryID=1&ProductID=1) Biodegradable oil for automotive use is now a reality. G-Oil is not petroleum based, but made from [animal fat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-your-regular-body-oil). One barrel of fat can yield one barrel of G-oil (green oil) when mixed with a proprietary chemical. Most amazing is that G-Oil can be converted into soil on which cattle can graze to produce the fat. Even the containers and labels are 100% recyclable. It's produced by [Green Oil Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-nail-polish-remover) who say G-Oil is the "first [bio-based, high-endurance motor oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stlc) to provide superior performance during the maximum oil change interval recommended by vehicle manufacturers." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bio-based Automotive Lubricants:** Green innovations are calling for the creation of automotive lubricants that are bio-based and biodegradable to protect the environment. - **Conversion of Waste Material to Auto Oil:** There's a potential for transforming waste animal fat into an environmentally friendly oil as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based automotive lubricants. - **Circular Economy for Automotive Industry:** G-Oil is an instance of how the circular economy can be leveraged to offer sustainable solutions for the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Automotive companies can harness the potential of biodegradable and bio-based oils to create sustainable auto solutions while reducing their carbon footprint. - **Waste Management Industry:** Waste management firms can take advantage of this opportunity by partnering with producers to collect and process animal fat to produce biodegradable oils. - **Green Technology Industry:** Green technology companies may innovate biodegradable products to minimize environmental harm in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Yeast-Based Oil Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoil.md) - [Biodegradable Food Processing Degreasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambersil-hydropower-degreaser.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md) - [Cooking Oil Disposal Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fryaway.md) - [Sustainable Lubricant Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totalenergies-1.md) - [Cultured Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-oil.md) - [Revolutionary Oil Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuloil.md) - [Plant-Based Fat Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-substitute.md) - [Planet-Friendly Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-cooking-club.md)