Category ceiling
6.9 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
6.9/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.9)
Category ceiling: 6.9 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%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates low scarcity risk due to high recycled content (48%) and the use of abundant materials like recycled ABS and polycarbonate. While lithium iron phosphate is present, it constitutes only 10% of the composition, and supply chains show diversity across the EU, Chile, and Finland without reliance on single-country dominance.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The electric shaver's supply chain is diversified across Chile, Finland, and the Netherlands, all with stable governance scores. The manufacturer has implemented the OECD Due Diligence Guidance framework and documented an alternative supplier, though the specific primary materials and third-party audit status remain unverified.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The electric shaver features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 75% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. This performance aligns with the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category, supported by compliant labelling and design for disassembly protocols.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The electric shaver features screw fasteners and has spare parts available for 10 years, supported by a public service manual. The iFixit score of 6 aligns with the 'Repairable with Effort' category, indicating independent repair is possible for skilled users despite the product not being within the EU Ecodesign scope.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
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 the Netherlands, an OECD member with strong labour law enforcement, further reducing risk. While ILO compliance is claimed, the RBA audit and environmental certification provide the necessary third-party verification to exceed the baseline.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product achieves an above-average score driven by a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 10 years, which aligns with the criteria for the 7-8 range. The inclusion of a modular design further supports longevity by enabling component replacement. While the IP rating and software support were not submitted, the strong warranty and design specifications indicate a product intended to outlast market norms.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 48% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the presence of a verified take-back scheme and substantial recycled content (approaching 50%) exempts it from the -7 floor. It does not qualify for the Renewable band (0) as the primary material origin is not bio-based renewable and no FSC/PEFC certification is present.
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 electric shaver earns a HIP Score of 6.9 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for personal care products. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it is currently in the extractive phase of its lifecycle. Overall, the product performs at the standard level for its category while incorporating significant recycled materials and a take-back program.
What This Means For You
When shopping for electric shavers, look for models that offer long warranties and spare parts availability to extend the product's useful life. Prioritize brands that use recycled content and provide clear take-back schemes to help close the loop on materials. Avoid products that lack repairability or end-of-life programs, as these contribute to a more extractive lifecycle.
Material Watch Points
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
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 |
7.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
6.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
8.0 / 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: 6.9 / 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:
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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
