Category ceiling
8.8 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
8.8/10
Silver
At category baseline (8.8)
Category ceiling: 8.8 HIP
Regenerative Index
-3.0
Extractive
At category average (-3.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies on abundant recycled cast iron with 95% recycled content and flaxseed oil seasoning, neither of which are on the EU Critical Raw Materials list. Supply chains are diversified within the EU recycling network with no single-country concentration risk.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain is geographically concentrated in the European Union and France, regions with stable governance scores, and utilizes cast iron which is not a critical raw material with high concentration risk. 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 limits the score to the upper end of the moderate range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The cast iron cookware is designed for disassembly with a verified take-back scheme and compliant recycling labelling, enabling over 80% of the product weight to enter practical recycling streams. The single-piece construction is offset by the inherent recyclability of cast iron and the presence of a manufacturer-operated recovery programme, placing the product in the circular design category.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
10.0
Why this score ▸
The product features a monolithic cast iron construction with no functional fasteners, supported by a 50-year spare parts commitment and a public service manual. An iFixit score of 10 confirms exemplary repairability, exceeding the benchmark for the category.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion, ISO 14001:2015 certification, and ResponsibleSteel certification for cast iron cookware. Production occurs in France, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, supported by a modern slavery statement and claimed ILO compliance.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
10.0
Why this score ▸
The product features a 100-year warranty and a stated design life of 100 years, exceeding the criteria for a 10+ year design life with technical evidence. Cast iron cookware is a durable material category designed for multi-decade use, and the French origin supports high manufacturing standards.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-3.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band minimum of -3 because it contains 95% recycled post-consumer cast iron and operates a verified take-back scheme, explicitly meeting the criteria for 'recycled content >= 50% AND take-back scheme present'. It is not Depleting because the high recycled content with verified recovery prevents the application of the Depleting floor. While the closed-loop programme is robust, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or verified ecosystem restoration prevents a score in the Restorative or Regenerative 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 cast iron cookware achieves a HIP Score of 8.8 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for kitchen equipment. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -3.0, reflecting its strong use of recycled materials and design for long-term reuse. Overall, the product performs well by combining durable construction with verified sustainable practices.
What This Means For You
When shopping for kitchen equipment, look for items with high durability and clear plans for recycling or take-back programs. Prioritize products that use recycled content and offer extended warranties, as these features indicate a commitment to lasting value. Avoid items that lack transparency about their materials or end-of-life handling.
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 |
9.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
9.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
10 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
10 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-3.0 (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: 8.8 / 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: 2026-05-06 · Next review: 2027-05-06 · Methodology 1.5
