# Our Impact

Explore how every Blueland product helps lessen microplastic waste and protects our planet’s future.

[**How does Blueland define plastic?**](https://help.blueland.com/en-US/how-does-blueland-define-plastic-1186346)  
There are many different kinds of plastic (and they’re everywhere!), but in general we define plastic as a synthetic material that does not biodegrade and is made from polymers—long chains of molecules derived primarily from petrochemicals.

[**What specific plastics are measured in your impact statistics?**](https://help.blueland.com/en-US/what-specific-plastics-are-measured-in-your-impact-statistics-1337453)  
We focus on plastic containers and grams of PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), especially from dishwasher and laundry detergent packs!

[**What is CO2e and why does Blueland use it? How is this calculated?**](https://help.blueland.com/en-US/what-is-co2e-and-why-does-blueland-use-it-how-is-this-calculated-1337465)  
CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) measures the climate impact of various greenhouse gases in a single comparable number, helping us calculate our carbon savings more effectively. We assume land transportation with a comparable shipping radius for the calculations.

[**What data does Blueland use to calculate its impact?**](https://help.blueland.com/en-US/what-data-does-blueland-use-to-calculate-its-impact-1337466)  
We use SPINS MULO data, which represents top-selling items across multiple retail channels like Costco, Amazon, and grocery stores.

[**Where can I find more information about Blueland’s sustainability efforts and your 2024 impact?**](https://help.blueland.com/en-US/where-can-i-find-more-information-about-blueland%E2%80%99s-sustainability-efforts-and-your-2024-impact-1337472)  
You can check out our blog post here to get all the details or send us a message to help@blueland.com if you have any questions!