Category ceiling
7.1 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
7.1/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.1)
Category ceiling: 7.1 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product relies on abundant materials like steel, plastics, and glass with no critical raw materials present. It achieves an exemplary score due to 68% recycled content and diverse supply chains across the EU and Chile, eliminating single-country concentration risks.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The air purifier's supply chain is geographically diversified across Chile, Germany, and the EU, all with stable governance scores. The manufacturer has implemented the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and documented an alternative supplier, though the lack of a specific third-party audit for the primary materials limits the score to the moderate risk range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
This air purifier achieves a high circularity score due to its screw-based disassembly, verified 85% practical recovery rate, and active manufacturer take-back scheme. The combination of design for disassembly, compliant labeling, and verified recovery data places it firmly in the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category, exceeding the 60-80% baseline with confirmed >80% material recovery.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The air purifier features all standard screws and has spare parts available for 12 years, supported by a public service manual. The iFixit score of 7 confirms the design allows for practical independent repair, aligning with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria despite the product not being in EU Ecodesign scope.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion and ISO 14001 certification, supported by manufacturing in Germany, a low-risk jurisdiction with strong labour laws. While ILO compliance and modern slavery statements are claimed, the presence of the RBA audit and environmental certification justifies a score in the 7-8 range.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 15 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design and 10-year software support commitment further confirm it is engineered to outlast market norms.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 68% recycled content and a verified take-back scheme, explicitly avoiding the Depleting floor. While the closed-loop programme and material certifications are positive, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or third-party verified ecosystem restoration prevents a score above zero.
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 air purifier earns a HIP Score of 7.1 out of 10, reflecting a well-built device made from common materials that is designed to last for many years. Its Regenerative Index of -2.0 indicates that it uses a significant amount of recycled content and includes a program to take the product back at the end of its life. Overall, this is a durable and responsibly sourced appliance that balances long-term use with material recovery.
What This Means For You
When shopping for home appliances like this, look for items that offer long warranties and are built with standard parts that can be easily repaired or replaced. You should also prioritize products that use recycled materials and have clear programs for recycling or returning the item when you are done with it. Avoid buying devices that are glued together, lack spare parts, or have no plan for what happens to them after you stop using them.
Improvement Opportunities
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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 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (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 Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 7.1 / 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)
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 and information the maker sent us 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 verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
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: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
