Proof of Usefulness Report

Sustained

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a high-value problem (environmental impact of food production) with strong market timing. However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring demonstrable falsehoods (claiming 'most people' have used a niche B2B product) and generic inputs. While the URL points to a legitimate early-stage startup, the lack of verifiable data and the red flags in the submission heavily penalize the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+33.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Sustained empowers food manufacturers and brands to reduce the environmental impact of the products they sell by automating Product Carbon Footprinting and next generation life cycle assessment at scale. Automation through tech and software allows product designers to factor in environmental impact from the start, not as an afterthought.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline