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Blueland

Cleaning products company eliminating single-use plastic with refillable tablet system.

136/165
Certified Sustainable

Detailed Scorecard Breakdown

Click each category to see individual criteria scores

A: Circular Economy

Priority #1
26/30
Product certified compostable/biodegradableProducts biodegradable (consumable)
6/8
Plastic-free + compostable/recyclable packagingPlastic-free refill packaging
7/7
Concentrated refill format or bulk refillTablet refill system
6/6
Full material/ingredient transparencyFull ingredient transparency
5/5
Verified recycled content (50%+ with GRS)N/A for tablets
0/2
Zero packaging waste (plastic-free, compostable)Compostable mailers
2/2

B: Transparency & Data

Priority #2
25/35
Published Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/14044)Partial LCA data
6/10
Scope 3 emissions measured & publicly disclosedShipping emissions disclosed
8/10
Annual sustainability report with YoY trackingImpact reports published
5/7
Public supplier list (tier 1 & 2)Some supplier info
2/4
Third-party data verificationEPA verified
4/4

C: Certifications

Priority #3
18/25
bonus4+ certifications
3/3
Certification Tier: COMPREHENSIVEB Corp, EPA Safer Choice, Leaping Bunny, Climate Neutral

D: Climate & Renewables

Priority #4
20/25
onsite renewableLimited on-site
1/7
climate statusClimate positive claims
6/8
emissions reduction90% less emissions vs traditional
6/6
renewable procurementRenewable energy used
4/4

E: Business Model

Priority #5
18/20
Concentrated formula, promotes using lessConcentrated = less product needed
7/7
Lowest-impact format, longest-lastingForever bottles last years
5/5
Company-wide practicesAll products sustainable
4/4
Stable range, no trend-driven launchesStable product line
2/2
Packaging take-back or refill partnershipN/A for consumables
0/2

F: Social Responsibility

Priority #6
10/15
Living wage certificationUS-based operations
3/5
Independent factory audits with public resultsSome audit data
3/4
Worker safety certifications (ISO 45001)Basic compliance
2/3
Supply chain transparency (tier 2+)Limited tier 2
2/3

G: Impact Claims

Priority #7
9/10
Specific quantified claimsSpecific plastic savings
4/4
Material composition transparencyFull ingredient list
3/3
No vague greenwashing termsClear, specific claims
2/3

H: Regenerative (Bonus)

Priority #8
2/5
Ecosystem restoration verifiedNo restoration program
0/3
Zero waste or water positive programsZero waste operations
2/2

Key Findings

Strengths

  • +Eliminates single-use plastic bottles
  • +Concentrated tablet refill system
  • +90% less carbon vs traditional cleaners
  • +Reusable Forever Bottles
  • +Full ingredient transparency

Areas for Improvement

  • -Limited LCA data published
  • -No ecosystem restoration
  • -Supply chain transparency could improve

Certifications Held

  • ✓B Corporation
  • ✓Carbon Neutral
  • ✓EPA Safer Choice
  • ✓Leaping Bunny

Rating Methodology

Scoring Categories (165 pts total)

  • A: Circular Economy - 30 pts (Priority #1)
  • B: Transparency & Data - 35 pts (Priority #2)
  • C: Certifications - 25 pts (Priority #3)
  • D: Climate & Renewables - 25 pts (Priority #4)
  • E: Business Model - 20 pts (Priority #5)
  • F: Social Responsibility - 15 pts (Priority #6)
  • G: Impact Claims - 10 pts (Priority #7)
  • H: Regenerative - 5 pts (Bonus)

Tier Ratings

  • ★ Tier 1: 145-165 pts (Verified Leader)
  • ✓ Tier 2: 115-144 pts (Certified Sustainable)
  • ⚡ Tier 3: 85-114 pts (Making Progress)
  • ⚠ Tier 4: 55-84 pts (Early Stage)
  • ✗ Tier 5: 0-54 pts (Needs Improvement)

This brand: Tier 2 (Certified Sustainable, 115-144 pts) — Strong circular practices, good transparency, multiple certifications, carbon neutral minimum.