The purpose of lubricating contacting surfaces is to lower wear and friction by adding a layer of low shear strength or separating the surfaces with a fluid coating. While adhering a lubricating solid to a worn surface can be done in a variety of ways, the end effect is always the same: in practically dry conditions, a low friction medium is deposited to minimize wear and friction between two relatively moving surfaces. Graphite is mechanically pressed under extreme pressure into a bearing's grooves to form graphite filled bearings. High loads may be handled by this material, and the graphite acts as self-lubricant. This kind of bearing offers a self-lubricating, maintenance-free bearing solution and operates well in high temperatures. This study seeks to present an extensive review of the mechanisms, performance, drawbacks, and possibilities for productivity and environmental sustainability of graphite-plugged bronze bushings used in machining.