Category ceiling
6.7 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
6.7/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.7)
Category ceiling: 6.7 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%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product scores highly due to 55% recycled content and the use of abundant materials like steel, aluminium, and commodity plastics. Copper is the only material present that appears on the EU Critical Raw Materials list, but it constitutes only 15% of the product weight. Supply diversity is strong with extraction occurring across the EU and Sweden, avoiding single-country concentration risks.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The dehumidifier is assembled in Sweden with sourcing from the European Union, regions with stable governance and low political risk. The supplier cites the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and has documented alternative suppliers, meeting the criteria for moderate risk. However, the lack of third-party verification for the due diligence programme and the absence of specific material origin data for components like copper or plastics limit the score to the upper end of the moderate range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The dehumidifier features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 82% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labelling and design for disassembly aligns with the criteria for well-designed recovery, exceeding the 60-80% threshold for the 7-8 band.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The dehumidifier features screw fasteners and a 12-year spare parts commitment with a public service manual, aligning with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria. The iFixit score of 7 further supports this rating, indicating practical independent repairability despite the product falling outside EU Ecodesign scope.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification and has completed an RBA audit, which qualifies for the Verified Good Practice tier. Production occurs in Sweden, an OECD member with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score.
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. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. Missing IP rating and software support data do not detract from the core durability evidence provided.
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 55% recycled content and has a verified take-back scheme. It is not Depleting because recycled content is >= 50% with a verified take-back. While the closed-loop programme and copper recovery are positive, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) materials prevents a score above the Extractive range.
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 dehumidifier earns a HIP Score of 6.7 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for small appliances. It achieves a Regenerative Index of -3.0, reflecting its use of recycled materials and a verified take-back program that supports circularity. Overall, the product demonstrates strong durability and repairability while maintaining a solid foundation in sustainable manufacturing practices.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances, look for items with long warranties and clear repair manuals to ensure they last for years. Prioritize products that use recycled content and offer take-back schemes, as these features help keep materials in use rather than in landfills. Avoid buying devices that are difficult to repair or lack a plan for end-of-life recycling, as these choices limit their positive environmental impact.
Material Watch Points
- Copper — EU Strategic Raw Material (CRM Act 2024/1252)
- Due diligence programme not third-party verified
- Specific material origins not disclosed
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 |
7.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 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: 6.7 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
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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) · 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: 2026-06-02 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
