Category ceiling
6.5 HIP
This is what the HIP methodology rewards when a product in this category fully evidences material provenance,
supply-chain integrity, repairability, and end-of-life pathways.
It is the benchmark for verified assessment — not a product currently on sale.
HIP Score
6.5/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.5)
Category ceiling: 6.5 HIP
Regenerative Index
-3.0
Extractive
At category average (-3.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
HIP Mark Standard
This verified product achieved a HIP Score of 6.5, qualifying for the HIP Mark Standard tier.
Score Breakdown
Material Scarcity Index
20% weight
5.5
The product contains neodymium (4% by weight), a functional EU Critical Raw Material, which prevents it from qualifying for the 7-8 band despite high recycled content. While the supply chain shows diversity with extraction from the EU, Australia, and Chile, the presence of a non-trace functional CRM limits the score to the moderate range.
Supply Chain Risk
18% weight
6.0
The dishwasher's supply chain is diversified across Australia, Chile, and the EU (Germany), all with stable governance, and relies on OECD due diligence guidance. However, the lack of a third-party verified audit for specific materials like copper or steel limits the score to the moderate risk range.
Recyclability & Circularity
18% weight
8.0
This dishwasher achieves a high circularity score due to its screw-based disassembly, verified 88% practical recovery rate, and active manufacturer take-back scheme. The combination of design for disassembly and compliant labeling places it in the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category, exceeding the typical small appliance baseline.
Repairability
13% weight
8.0
The dishwasher features all standard screws and has a public service manual, with spare parts committed for 15 years. The iFixit score of 8 confirms this high level of repairability, placing it in the 'Designed for Repair' category.
Social & Environmental Impact
8% weight
7.5
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice with an RBA audit completed and ISO 14001 certification in a low-risk jurisdiction (Germany). While ILO compliance is claimed, the presence of the RBA audit and environmental certification justifies a score above the baseline, though full supply chain transparency to raw materials is not evidenced.
Product Longevity
8% weight
9.5
This dishwasher demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 10-year warranty and a stated 20-year design life, exceeding the 'Designed for Life' threshold of 10+ years. The modular design and 15-year software support further confirm its capability to outlast market norms, though the lack of a submitted IP rating prevents a perfect score.
Regenerative Index
15% weight · scale −10 to +10
-3.0
The product scores in the Extractive band (-3.0) because it contains 62% recycled content and operates a verified take-back scheme, which qualifies it for the minimum of -3 per Rule 1. It is not Depleting because the combination of recycled content >= 50% and a verified take-back program explicitly exempts it from the -7 floor. It does not qualify for Restorative or Regenerative bands as no ROC certifications or verified ecosystem restoration evidence were submitted.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
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publicly available specification data, before any manufacturer-supplied evidence is reviewed. Most categories sit
in the 2–4 range at the pre-verification baseline. This is the methodology working as designed: it makes the gap
between current market practice and demonstrable resilience legible to consumers, manufacturers, and procurement
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Consumer Summary
This dishwasher earns a HIP Score of 6.5 out of 10, indicating solid performance with a Regenerative Index of -3.0, which reflects its use of recycled materials and a take-back program. While it contains some critical raw materials, the product stands out for its long design life, easy repairability, and high recovery rate at the end of its life. Overall, it represents a durable and responsible choice within the larger appliances category.
What This Means For You
When shopping for large appliances, look for models that offer long warranties and clear repair manuals to ensure they last for decades. Prioritize products that use recycled content and have verified programs to take the item back for recycling when you are done with it. Avoid appliances that are difficult to disassemble or lack spare parts, as these often end up in landfills much sooner.
Material Watch Points
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list (4% functional content)
- No third-party audit verification for due diligence programme
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About This Rating
Produced under Resourcehip Methodology v1.3 (CC BY-NC 4.0). Assessed: 2026-04-26. Next scheduled review: 2027-04-26.
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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)
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Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
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Scoring model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.3
