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This rating covers a typical, mass-market
small appliances product based on publicly available data.
It does not name or assess any specific manufacturer or product.
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Below HIP Mark threshold
Score 2.5/10 — Standard mark requires 6.0
Standard
Silver
Gold
Category best achievable: 7.2
Depleting — materials are being used up with no way to replace them
This is what a typical coffee pod machine looks like today. It's built to last longer than the typical one. If the maker shares their data, the score usually goes up.
Category baseline
2.5 HIP
Below Standard
Category ceiling: 7.2 HIP
Regenerative Index
-7.0
Depleting
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
What this score means
This is the starting score for Coffee Pod Machines, based only on public data. No maker has sent us
their own data yet. The ceiling score (shown below) is what a product can reach when the maker
shares real evidence. To close the gap, makers apply for a verified rating.
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The starting score for this category is 2.5 HIP.
With full evidence, a product in this category can reach 7.2 HIP.
Our first verified product scored 6.9 and earned the HIP Mark.
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What to Check Before You Buy
- Look for screw-fastened construction or a stated repairability score. If the manufacturer publishes an iFixit score or a teardown, that is a strong signal. Glued machines are headed for landfill the moment a cheap part fails.
- Confirm a multi-year spare-parts commitment. The category ceiling shows a stocked spare-parts programme. Most mass-market machines do not stock parts past two years.
- Check for a take-back scheme. Recyclability without a take-back route is theoretical. The category ceiling assumes a manufacturer-run programme that recovers 92% of the device by weight.
- Then — separately — think about the pod format. Aluminium pods with kerbside or postal recycling are recoverable. Plastic capsules without a recycling path are not. Refillable stainless-steel pods bypass the question entirely. This choice is yours, and it is separate from the machine score.
We do not name brands. The four checks above are visible on any manufacturer's product page if you look for them.
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Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains copper, a material designated as critical by the EU and USGS, which drives the scarcity score despite the absence of rare earth elements. The lack of submitted recycled content and extraction country data necessitates a conservative penalty, placing the rating in the 'Scarce' category due to reliance on high-supply-risk metals.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The coffee pod machine relies on copper and steel, which present moderate concentration risks often sourced from China or other regions with governance concerns. Due to the lack of submitted due diligence standards, verified alternative suppliers, or third-party audits, the supply chain is assessed as high risk with no diversification or transparency measures in place.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
2.0
Why this score ▸
The product is assumed to be glued with no take-back scheme, rendering material separation impractical. Only an estimated 20% of the weight (primarily metals) enters practical recycling streams, while the majority of plastics and heating elements are landfilled. This aligns with the baseline for sealed consumer electronics lacking disassembly features.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
1.0
Why this score ▸
The product is assumed to be glued shut with no spare parts available and no public service manual, classifying it as unrepairable. As a coffee pod machine, it falls outside EU Ecodesign scope and lacks any iFixit score, aligning with typical sealed consumer electronics designed for replacement.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product is manufactured in China, a moderate-to-high risk jurisdiction for labour and environmental issues, with no submitted third-party audits or environmental certifications. While assembly occurs in Switzerland, Italy, or China, the lack of verified supply chain transparency or independent audits prevents a higher score, placing it in the elevated risk category.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
4.0
Why this score ▸
The product receives a score of 4.0 based on a 2-year warranty and an estimated design life of 5 years, which aligns with typical mass-market small appliance norms. The lack of a stated IP rating or modular design prevents a higher score, placing it in the below-average lifespan category.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-7.0
Why this score ▸
The product is scored in the Depleting band (-7) because it relies on virgin mined materials with zero recycled content and no take-back scheme. Not Depleting because recycled content >= 50% with verified take-back does not apply, as the product has 0% recycled content and no end-of-life programme.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This coffee pod machine has a low overall performance rating of 2.6 out of 10, indicating significant challenges with its environmental impact. The product is currently depleting resources, as it relies entirely on new materials with no recycled content. This combination suggests the item is difficult to repair and has a limited lifespan compared to more sustainable alternatives.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances like this, look for products that offer spare parts, repair manuals, and take-back programs to extend their life. Prioritize items made with recycled materials and those designed for easy disassembly rather than being glued shut. Choosing appliances with longer warranties and modular designs helps reduce waste and supports a more circular economy.
Data Transparency
This is a category rating based on publicly available data. The following data fields were not submitted by a manufacturer and have been estimated conservatively using open reference data and the category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation):
material_percentagesrecycled_content_pctcountry_of_primary_extractionprimary_sourcing_countriestier1_supplier_countdue_diligence_standardalternative_supplier_existsdisassembly_typerecyclable_streams_pctrecycling_label_complianttakeback_schemedesign_for_disassemblyfastener_typespare_parts_availablespare_parts_years_committedservice_manual_publicifixit_scoreecodesign_in_scopemanufacturing_countriesenvironmental_certificationsthird_party_certificationrba_audit_completedmodern_slavery_statementilo_compliance_claimedip_ratingmodular_designsoftware_support_yearsprimary_material_originregenerative_certificationsclosed_loop_programmeend_of_life_programmematerial_origin_certifiedregenerative_practices
A verified rating uses manufacturer-submitted data and produces a more accurate, product-specific score.
Material Watch Points
- Copper — EU Strategic Raw Material (CRM Act 2024/1252)
- No due-diligence programme documented
- Single primary supplier assumed (no diversification)
- No third-party audit verification (RBA/OECD)
- Potential concentration risk in copper/steel sourcing
How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
3.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
3.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
2.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
1.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
3.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
4.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-7.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Depleting.
Weighted HIP Score: 2.5 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
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Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
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Scope:
This is a category rating for Coffee Pod Machines and does not assess any specific brand or manufacturer.
Individual products may perform better or worse than this baseline.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-06-17 · Next review: 2027-04-18 · Methodology 1.5
