Category ceiling
6.4 HIP
This is what the HIP methodology rewards when a product in this category fully evidences material provenance,
supply-chain integrity, repairability, and end-of-life pathways.
It is the benchmark for verified assessment — not a product currently on sale.
HIP Score
6.4/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.4)
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
HIP Mark Standard
This verified product achieved a HIP Score of 6.4, qualifying for the HIP Mark Standard tier.
Score Breakdown
Material Scarcity Index
20% weight
9.0
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.
Supply Chain Risk
18% weight
6.0
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.
Recyclability & Circularity
18% weight
7.0
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.
Repairability
13% weight
2.0
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.
Social & Environmental Impact
8% weight
8.0
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.
Product Longevity
8% weight
9.5
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.
Regenerative Index
15% weight · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
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%
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Generic ratings are intentionally conservative. They represent only what the HIP methodology can confirm from
publicly available specification data, before any manufacturer-supplied evidence is reviewed. Most categories sit
in the 2–4 range at the pre-verification baseline. This is the methodology working as designed: it makes the gap
between current market practice and demonstrable resilience legible to consumers, manufacturers, and procurement
buyers. Verified assessment is the path across that gap, and the HIP Mark is the proof of crossing it.
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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.
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About This Rating
Produced under Resourcehip Methodology v1.3 (CC BY-NC 4.0). Assessed: 2026-04-26. Next scheduled review: 2027-04-26.
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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) · LLM training knowledge (for assumed fields — no manufacturer submission)
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Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
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This rating was produced using an AI scoring pipeline (local, no cloud — no data shared externally) and reviewed and approved by a human assessor before publication.
Scoring model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.3
