Category ceiling
6.4 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
6.4/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.4)
Category ceiling: 6.4 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 scores highly due to 65% recycled content and the use of abundant materials like recycled nylon, jute, and polypropylene. No EU Critical Raw Materials are present, and supply chains are diversified across the EU, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka with no single-country concentration risk.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The carpet supply chain is geographically diversified across four stable jurisdictions (Bangladesh, EU, Sri Lanka, UK) with no critical raw material concentration risks. The presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier supports a moderate risk rating, though the lack of third-party audit verification prevents a higher score.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features a verified take-back scheme and compliant recycling labelling, which elevates the score despite the single-layer pile structure limiting mechanical disassembly. The 70% recyclable stream indicates that a significant portion of the carpet materials is practically recovered through the manufacturer's programme, aligning with the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' criteria.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
2.0
Why this score ▸
The product is a carpet with no fasteners and no spare parts available, classifying it as unrepairable. Without a service manual or iFixit score, and given the nature of the product type, it falls into the lowest repairability category.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer is based in the UK, a low-risk jurisdiction with strong labour laws, and holds multiple high-level certifications including ISO 14001, Cradle to Cradle Silver, and GRS. The completed RBA audit and published modern slavery statement confirm verified good practice in social and environmental management.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The carpet demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 20-year warranty and a stated design life of 25 years, far exceeding typical market norms. This performance aligns with the 'Designed for Life' category, supported by verified manufacturer data and a UK manufacturing origin.
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 65% recycled content and a verified take-back scheme, explicitly avoiding the Depleting floor (-7) as required by Rule 1. While the Cradle to Cradle Silver certification and closed-loop programme indicate restorative efforts, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or verified net-positive ecological outcomes prevents scoring in the Restorative (+1 to +5) or Regenerative (+6 to +10) bands.
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 carpet achieves an overall HIP Score of 6.4 out of 10, reflecting a solid balance of durability and responsible material sourcing. Its Regenerative Index of -2.0 indicates that the product is designed with a strong focus on circularity, utilizing significant recycled content and offering a verified take-back scheme. While the item is not repairable, its long lifespan and safe manufacturing origins contribute to a generally positive environmental profile.
What This Means For You
When shopping for floor coverings, look for products that combine a long design life with high recycled content to maximize their value. Prioritize items that include a verified take-back program, as this ensures the materials can be responsibly recycled at the end of their use. Avoid choosing carpets that lack clear end-of-life plans or durability guarantees, as these often result in unnecessary waste.
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 |
7.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
2.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 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: 6.4 / 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: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
