New STLE Special Report on Sustainable Lubricants

New STLE Special Report Highlights Stewardship-Driven Approach to Sustainable Lubricants

STLE highlights integrated approaches to sustainable development in the lubricant industry.

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, USA (January 27, 2026) – The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the premier technical society serving the needs of the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector — is pleased to announce the release of its new free digital special report, Sustainable Lubricants: A Stewardship-Driven Approach to Effective Outcomes.

This report discusses how continuing improvements in lubricants and their applications have made sustainable formulations more accessible and more affordable. Sustainability efforts must go deeper than marketing and publicity campaigns if they are to achieve significant and lasting effects. Customer requirements, regulatory restrictions, long-term performance benefits and cost incentives can motivate sustainability measures, even when the main focus is not on the environmental benefits.

“Sustainability remains a key concern globally, and the lubricants industry faces both challenges and opportunities in this area,” said STLE President Kevin Delaney, Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC. “This publication addresses the complexities of balancing performance with sustainability in the global regulatory environment.”

This free digital special report is now available for download at http://www.stle.org/sustainablelubricants. For more information, visit www.stle.org or call (847) 825-5536.

About the Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers (STLE)

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is the premier technical society serving the needs of over 15,000 individuals and 200 companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector. STLE members are employed by the world’s leading corporations, academic institutions and governmental agencies dealing with science and technology. STLE supports these distinguished technical experts with various professional education and certification programs. STLE is a professional technical society providing robust resources in technical research, education and professional development delivered through programming, courses, events and periodicals on topics most important to you: safety, energy usage, maintenance, natural resources, wear and productivity.

Tribological advancements can improve productivity, profitability, sustainability and safety across several industries, including manufacturing, metalworking, transportation and power energy. Membership is available to those interested in staying current with the latest technologies, advancing their careers and making new professional connections worldwide. STLE membership is a low-cost investment with high professional rewards. For more information or to join today, visit www.stle.org.

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