Category ceiling
6.3 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
6.3/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.3)
Category ceiling: 6.3 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%
5.2
Why this score ▸
The product contains functional EU Critical Raw Materials (cobalt at 2%, lithium at 4%, neodymium at 2%) which disqualifies it from the low scarcity bands, despite having 60% recycled content. While supply diversity is strong with materials sourced from the EU, Australia, Chile, and Sweden, the presence of these specific CRMs at non-trace functional weights limits the score to the moderate range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
5.5
Why this score ▸
The supply chain sources critical materials like cobalt from the DRC, a high-risk jurisdiction, but mitigates this through the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and the existence of an alternative supplier. While the sourcing countries include stable nations like Sweden and Australia, the reliance on DRC for key inputs 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 cordless lawnmower scores highly due to screw-based disassembly, a verified 88% practical recovery rate, and an active manufacturer take-back scheme. These factors, combined with compliant labelling and Swedish manufacturing standards, place it in the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category, exceeding the 60-80% baseline for standard appliances.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and has a verified iFixit score of 7, indicating it is designed for repair. Key spare parts are available for 12 years, and a public service manual is provided, meeting the criteria for the 'Designed for Repair' category.
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. Manufacturing and assembly occur in Sweden, 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%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 15 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. It features an IPX4 splash-resistant rating and a modular design, indicating it is engineered to outlast market norms and support long-term maintenance.
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 60% recycled content and a verified take-back scheme, explicitly excluding the Depleting floor (-7). While it features responsible mining certifications (IRMA, Copper Mark) and a closed-loop programme, 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 cordless lawnmower earns an overall HIP Score of 6.3 out of 10, reflecting a solid balance of durability and repairability. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating that while it uses some recycled materials, it still relies on extracting new resources. The product stands out for its long design life and ease of repair, though its reliance on critical raw materials prevents a higher rating.
What This Means For You
When shopping for garden tools, prioritize items with long warranties and high repairability scores to ensure they last for years. Look for products that use recycled content and offer take-back programs to support a circular economy. Avoid buying appliances that are difficult to fix or lack clear information about their material sourcing and end-of-life recycling options.
Material Watch Points
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — DRC >70% global supply, OECD risk category 7
- Due diligence 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 |
5.2 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
5.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 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: 6.3 / 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
