Category ceiling
6.6 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
6.6/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.6)
Category ceiling: 6.6 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 primarily utilizes abundant materials including stainless steel, aluminium, and ABS plastic, with no EU Critical Raw Materials present in significant quantities. Supply concentration is mitigated by the use of recycled feedstocks and local sourcing in Japan, though the total recycled content of 35% falls slightly below the 40% threshold required for the highest tier.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
5.5
Why this score ▸
The bread maker is assembled in Japan, a jurisdiction with stable governance and low political risk. The product utilizes a formal due-diligence framework aligned with OECD guidance and maintains at least one documented alternative supplier. While the supply chain is not fully diversified across three or more countries, the combination of a stable sourcing location and verified due diligence places the risk profile in the moderate range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The bread maker features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 82% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labelling and design for disassembly further supports recovery rates within the 7-8 range for well-designed products.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and has spare parts available for 12 years, supported by a public service manual. The iFixit score of 7 aligns with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria, indicating that independent repair is genuinely practical despite the product being outside the EU Ecodesign scope.
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 Japan, an OECD member with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product achieves a high longevity score due to a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 15 years, which exceeds the 10-year threshold for the top tier. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. Missing IP rating and software support data do not detract from the core mechanical longevity evidence provided.
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 does not qualify for the Depleting floor (-7) because the presence of a take-back scheme and recycled content exceeding 20% elevates the minimum threshold. 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 bread maker earns a HIP Score of 6.6 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for small appliances. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it uses recycled materials and participates in a verified take-back program to support a circular economy. Overall, the product demonstrates strong durability and repairability while maintaining a positive environmental footprint.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances, look for items with long warranties and clear repair manuals to ensure they last for years. Prioritize products that use recycled materials and offer take-back schemes, as these features help reduce waste. Avoid buying items that are difficult to disassemble or lack spare parts, 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 |
5.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.5 / 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: 6.6 / 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.
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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
