Category ceiling
7.0 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
7.0/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.0)
Category ceiling: 7.0 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%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies on abundant materials including 304 stainless steel, cast iron, and porcelain enamel, with no EU Critical Raw Materials present. The use of recycled aluminium and a total recycled content of 35% supports a low scarcity rating, though the score is slightly below the exemplary threshold due to recycled content being under 40%.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The product is assembled in the USA with sourcing from the USA, a jurisdiction with stable governance scores. The supplier utilizes the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and has documented alternative suppliers, meeting the criteria for moderate risk. However, the specific primary materials are not listed, preventing verification of EU Critical Raw Materials status or full supply chain mapping required for a higher score.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The BBQ features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 92% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labels and design for disassembly further supports high recovery rates, aligning with the 7-8 range for well-designed products with verified recovery infrastructure.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and has spare parts available for 20 years, supported by a public service manual. The iFixit score of 8 confirms the design allows for practical independent repair, aligning with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification and has completed an RBA audit, which satisfies the criteria for verified good practice. Production occurs in the USA, a jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 10-year warranty and a stated design life of 25 years, exceeding the criteria for the highest tier. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. Although IP rating and software support data were not submitted, the robust warranty and design specifications indicate a product clearly designed to outlast market norms.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 35% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the presence of a verified take-back scheme and recycled content exceeding 20% qualifies it for the Extractive minimum, preventing the -7 floor. It does not reach the Renewable band (0) as primary materials are not bio-based renewable and lack FSC/PEFC certification.
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 BBQ achieves a HIP Score of 7.0 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for outdoor cooking products. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it is currently in the extractive phase of its lifecycle. The product stands out for its durable construction, long warranty, and a verified system that allows most materials to be recovered and reused.
What This Means For You
When shopping for outdoor cooking equipment, look for items built with high-quality materials that can be easily repaired and disassembled for recycling. Prioritize brands that offer long warranties and have clear take-back programs to ensure your purchase supports a circular economy. Avoid products that lack spare parts or clear instructions for maintenance, as these often end up in landfills sooner.
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 |
7.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
8.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 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: 7.0 / 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 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: 2026-06-02 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
