Carbon Payback Time
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Represents the time, in years, that it takes for a product's use to offset the greenhouse gas emissions of its production.
Water Footprint
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The water used per metric ton of production or waste
Carbon Return on Investment
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The GHG abatement potential (in metric tons of GHG emissions) per million U.S. dollars capital investment in waste processing pathways.
Levelized Cost of Energy
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Represents the levelized cost of battery production per kWh energy capacity.
VOC Footprint
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The volatile organic compound emissions released to the surrounding environment associated with battery manufacturing.
Energy Footprint
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Energy inputs in megajoule (MJ) per kilowatt–hour (kWh) of energy storage capacity, including the processes, embodied energy of materials, and transportation steps through the supply chain.