AC—acidification

CAPEX—capital expenditure

FD—fossil depletion

FE—freshwater eutrophication

G—graphite

GOR—gain output ratio

GWP—global warming potential

HDPE—high-density polyethylene

HT—heat transfer

LCA—life-cycle assessment

LCI—life-cycle inventory

LCIA—life-cycle impact assessment

LDPE—low-density polyethylene

MED—multi-effect desalination

OD—ozone depletion

OPEX—operating expenditure

PE/G—low-density polyethylene + expanded graphite

PP—polypropylene

WE—water eutrophication