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%
4.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains functional EU Critical Raw Materials including neodymium (3%), lithium (3%), and cobalt (2%), which disqualifies it from the low scarcity bands. While the 65% recycled content and diverse supply chain (EU, Australia, Chile, DRC) provide significant mitigation, the presence of these specific CRMs at non-trace functional weights limits the score to the 'Scarce' range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain scores 6.0 due to the inclusion of the DRC, a high-risk jurisdiction for cobalt and other critical minerals, despite the presence of an OECD due-diligence framework. While the sourcing is geographically diversified across Australia, Chile, and the EU, and an alternative supplier exists, the reliance on DRC materials without a verified third-party audit limits the score to the moderate risk range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The circular saw features screw-only disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling high material recovery. With 90% of the product entering practical recycling streams and compliant labelling, it meets the criteria for a well-designed product (7-8 range), though it lacks explicit modular component replacement data required for the top tier.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The circular saw features all standard screws and has a verified iFixit score of 8, indicating a design optimized for repair. Key spare parts are available for 15 years, and a public service manual is provided, meeting the criteria for a product designed for repair.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice with an RBA audit completed, ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification, and ASI certification for aluminium sourcing. Production occurs in Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, supported by a modern slavery statement and ILO compliance claims.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The circular saw achieves a high longevity score due to a 5-year warranty and an explicitly stated 20-year design life, which exceeds the 10-year threshold for the 'Designed for Life' category. The IP54 rating provides appropriate dust and splash resistance for the tool's environment, and the modular design supports long-term maintenance and component replacement.
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 combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the high recycled content and verified recovery pathway prevent it from hitting the -7 floor. However, it does not reach the Restorative band (+1 to +5) as there is no third-party verified regenerative certification (ROC) or ecosystem restoration evidence submitted.
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 circular saw earns a HIP Score of 6.4 out of 10, reflecting a solid balance of durability and repairability. Its Regenerative Index of -2.0 indicates that while it uses a significant amount of recycled materials, it currently operates within an extractive model rather than a fully regenerative one.
What This Means For You
When buying power tools, look for products with long warranties and designs that allow for easy repair, as these features significantly extend the item's useful life. You should also prioritize tools that include take-back programs and high recycled content to support a more circular economy.
Material Watch Points
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — DRC sourcing presents high geopolitical and governance risk
- Due-diligence framework (OECD) claimed but not third-party verified
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 |
4.5 / 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 |
8.0 / 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: 6.4 / 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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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: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
