| AP | acidification potential |
| GREET | greenhouse gases, regulated emissions, and energy use in technologies |
| GWP | global warming potential |
| HDPE | high-density polyethylene |
| JRC | joint research center |
| LCA | life cycle assessment |
| LCIA | life cycle impact assessment |
| LDPE | low-density polyethylene |
| ME | marine eutrophication |
| MP | Microplastic |
| NRE | non-renewable enegry |
| ODP | ozone depletion potential |
| PEF | product environmental footprint |
| PET | polyethylene terephthalate |
| PLA | polylactic acid |
| PM | particulate matter |
| PP | polypropylene |
| PS-MPs | polystyrene microplastics |
| RE | renewable energy |
| TE | terrestrial eutrophication |
| TOC | trace organic compounds |
| TRACI | tool for reduction and assessment of chemicals and other environmental impacts |
| W2W | wheel to wheel |