Originally Posted by
caloso
Can't get much more environmentally friendly than this:
Read the label. What is the citric acid going to do to metal and how well is it going to stand up?
Considering the very small amounts of grease used in bicycles I do not think that bearing grease is a major concern enviromentally. I would be as concerned about a biodegradeable grease breaking down in use or bike storage with consequent parts damage.
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