Category ceiling
7.5 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
7.5/10
Silver
At category baseline (7.5)
Category ceiling: 7.5 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%
8.5
Why this score ▸
The product scores highly due to its 85% recycled content and reliance on abundant materials like steel and cast iron. Chrome is present as a trace electrolytic component (4%) without critical supply concentration risks, and the supply chain is diversified across the UK, Malaysia, and the EU.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain is geographically diversified across the EU, UK, and Malaysia, all with stable governance scores, and includes a documented alternative supplier. While the manufacturer cites the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the lack of a third-party verified audit (e.g., RBA or ISO 20400) limits the score to the moderate risk range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product features a hand-separable design with 96% of materials entering practical recycling streams, supported by a manufacturer take-back scheme and compliant labelling. This aligns with the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' criteria (7-8 range) where over 60% recovery is verified alongside active recovery infrastructure.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
10.0
Why this score ▸
The product achieves a perfect score due to its fully screw-fastened design using standard threaded collars, a comprehensive 25-year spare parts commitment, and a publicly available service manual. This is further validated by an iFixit score of 10, indicating exemplary repairability with modular component replacement capabilities.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice with an RBA audit completed and ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management. Manufacturing in the United Kingdom, an OECD member with strong labour law enforcement, further mitigates social risks, supported by a modern slavery statement and ResponsibleSteel certification.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 15-year warranty and a stated design life of 30 years, far exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design further supports long-term maintenance and repairability, aligning with the 'Designed for Life' criteria.
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 85% recycled content and a verified take-back scheme, explicitly avoiding the Depleting floor. While the closed-loop programme and ResponsibleSteel certification are significant, the presence of virgin chrome and the lack of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs prevent 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 gym equipment earns a HIP Score of 7.5 out of 10, reflecting strong performance in durability and material recovery. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating that its high use of recycled steel and cast iron helps actively reduce environmental impact. The product stands out for its long design life and a verified system that ensures most materials can be recycled at the end of its use.
What This Means For You
When shopping for fitness gear, look for items with long warranties and designs that allow for easy repair or disassembly. Prioritize products that use recycled metals and offer take-back programs, as these features significantly lower their overall environmental footprint. Avoid equipment that is glued together or made from single-use plastics, as these are difficult to recycle and often have shorter lifespans.
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 |
8.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
10 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 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: 7.5 / 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
