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This rating covers a typical, mass-market
garden and outdoor product based on publicly available data.
It does not name or assess any specific manufacturer or product.
Individual products may perform better or worse.
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Below HIP Mark threshold
Score 3.1/10 — Standard mark requires 6.0
Depleting — materials are being used up with no way to replace them
This is what a typical domestic lawnmower looks like today. It's built to last longer than the typical one. If the maker shares their data, the score usually goes up.
HIP Score
3.1/10
Below Standard
At category baseline (3.1)
Regenerative Index
-7.0
Depleting
At category average (-7.0)
What this score means
This is the starting score for Domestic Lawnmowers, 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.
What to Check Before You Buy
- Confirm the blade is stocked as a named spare part. It is a consumable; a replacement blade at a known part number extending a mower's life by five seasons is better than buying a new mower.
- Check the battery is replaceable for cordless models. Battery degradation is the leading reason functioning cordless mowers are discarded; a user-accessible battery is the most important durability feature.
- Look for a steel deck over plastic. Steel decks survive impacts, weathering, and long storage better than plastic; plastic decks crack and fade in outdoor conditions.
- Check the cable on corded models is detachable at the motor. A damaged cable should be a £5 part replacement, not a service-centre job.
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains copper, a material designated as critical on the EU Critical Raw Materials list, and relies on a mix of abundant metals and plastics with zero recycled content. The absence of recycled material and the presence of critical raw materials without disclosed supply diversity results in a score reflecting significant scarcity concerns.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The domestic lawnmower assembly in China introduces concentration risk for steel and copper components, which are critical raw materials with significant global supply reliance on the region. The absence of a submitted due-diligence standard or alternative supplier documentation prevents verification of governance scores or risk mitigation strategies, placing the supply chain at the pre-verification baseline for this category.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
2.0
Why this score ▸
The product is assumed to be glued with no take-back scheme, preventing practical material separation. Only an estimated 20% of the weight enters recycling streams, primarily metal components, while plastics and heating elements are not recovered in practice. This performance aligns with the non-recyclable baseline for sealed domestic appliances manufactured in China without design for disassembly.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
3.0
Why this score ▸
The product uses glued fasteners, preventing non-destructive disassembly, and lacks a public service manual. Although spare parts are available, the absence of a committed parts programme duration and the use of adhesive result in a score within the difficult-to-repair range typical of mass-market appliances.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product is manufactured in China, a moderate-risk jurisdiction, with no submitted third-party audits or environmental certifications. While ILO compliance is not claimed, the absence of verified evidence places the score at the pre-verification baseline for this category.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product receives a score of 7.0 based on a stated design life of 10 years, which aligns with the 8-12 year range for above-average lifespan. The 2-year warranty meets the minimum threshold for this tier, and the domestic lawnmower category typically requires meaningful IP ratings for outdoor durability, though specific IP data was not submitted. The absence of modular design and IP rating data prevents a higher score in the 9-10 range.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-7.0
Why this score ▸
The product is classified as Depleting because it relies on conventional mined materials with zero recycled content and lacks a take-back scheme. It does not meet the criteria for the Extractive band as there is no verified recovery programme or recycled content to offset depletion. The absence of bio-based renewable inputs or certifications prevents eligibility for the Renewable band.
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 domestic lawnmower has a HIP Score of 3.1 out of 10, which matches the current market baseline for this category. Its Regenerative Index is -7.0, indicating that the product relies on newly mined materials with no recycled content and is classified as depleting. Overall, the design makes it difficult to repair or separate materials at the end of its life.
What This Means For You
When shopping for a lawnmower, look for models that use recycled materials and feature designs that allow for easy repair or part replacement. Avoid products that are glued together or lack clear service manuals, as these features prevent the item from being maintained or recycled effectively. Choosing items with a higher Regenerative Index supports a more sustainable cycle for garden equipment.
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_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)
- Recycled content at 0% — below 20% threshold
- No due-diligence programme documented
- Single primary supplier assumed with no alternative
- Assembly country China presents concentration risk for steel and copper
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 |
3.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
3.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
7.0 / 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: 3.1 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
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.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a category rating for Domestic Lawnmowers 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: 2027-05-11 · Methodology 1.5
