Category ceiling
7.7 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
7.7/10
Silver
At category baseline (7.7)
Category ceiling: 7.7 HIP
Regenerative Index
0.0
Renewable
At category average (0.0)
Category ceiling RI: 0.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies on cork bark, an abundant bio-based material sourced from FSC-certified Montado agro-forestry systems in Portugal, with no EU Critical Raw Materials present. The supply chain demonstrates high sustainability through verified sustainable harvesting practices and a lack of single-country concentration risk for critical minerals.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The product is sourced from Portugal, a jurisdiction with stable governance and low political risk, and utilizes cork which is not on the EU Critical Raw Materials list. The presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier supports a moderate risk rating, though the single tier-1 supplier limits the score from reaching the low-risk tier.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product is composed of a single material (cork) that is fully compostable, ensuring 100% of the weight enters a practical recovery stream. The presence of a verified take-back scheme, compliant recycling labelling, and design for disassembly supports a score in the Circular range, exceeding the 80% recovery threshold required for this category.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features a monolithic cork construction with no fasteners, yet it achieves a high repairability score due to a verified iFixit score of 7 and a public service manual. Although spare parts are not available, the 15-year commitment to parts availability and the specific design for repairability elevate the rating to the 'Designed for Repair' tier.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
Manufacturing occurs in Portugal, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement. The facility holds an RBA audit, ISO 14001:2015, FSC Chain of Custody, and Rainforest Alliance certifications, alongside a published modern slavery statement and ILO compliance claims. This combination of verified audits and environmental management systems meets the criteria for verified good practice.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 10-year warranty and a stated design life of 25 years, exceeding the criteria for the 'Designed for Life' category. Manufactured in Portugal, this cork product shows a clear commitment to durability that significantly outlasts typical market norms.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
0.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Renewable band (0) because the primary material is cork bark, a bio-based renewable resource harvested without depleting finite geological reserves. While the manufacturer operates a verified take-back and closed-loop programme, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or verified net-positive ecological outcomes prevents scoring in the Restorative or Regenerative bands. Not Depleting because the material origin is bio-based renewable, which does not exhaust finite geological reserves.
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 cork product earns a HIP Score of 7.7 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for home and garden items. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of 0, indicating it is made from renewable materials that support ecological health. Overall, the item performs well in durability and material sourcing while aligning with sustainable manufacturing standards.
What This Means For You
When shopping for similar home goods, look for items made from single, compostable materials like cork that come with long warranties. Prioritize products sourced from regions with strong labor laws and certified sustainable farming practices. Avoid items that rely on mixed materials or lack clear information about their origin and end-of-life disposal.
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 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
— (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 Renewable.
Weighted HIP Score: 7.7 / 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:
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Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
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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
