Category ceiling
7.3 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
7.3/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.3)
Category ceiling: 7.3 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%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies on abundant materials including beech, steel, and commodity plastics with no EU Critical Raw Materials present. The supply chain demonstrates diversity across Romania and the EU, and the 35% recycled content places the product in the moderate-to-low scarcity range, though it falls just short of the 40% threshold for the highest low-scarcity tier.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain is geographically diversified across three stable jurisdictions (European Union, Norway, Romania) with acceptable governance scores. The manufacturer has implemented the OECD Due Diligence Guidance framework and documented an alternative supplier, meeting the criteria for moderate risk despite the lack of third-party audit verification.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The high chair features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 85% 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% baseline for standard appliances.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The high chair features fully screw-fastened assembly with no adhesive, supported by a 20-year spare parts commitment and a public service manual. An iFixit score of 9 confirms exemplary repairability, exceeding the benchmark for its category.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer operates in Norway, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, and holds ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management. The completed RBA audit and FSC certification for materials provide verified evidence of good practice, exceeding the baseline compliance level.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product features a 7-year warranty and a stated design life of 20 years, exceeding the criteria for the 'Designed for Life' category. The modular design further supports long-term usability and repairability.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
0.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores at the Renewable band (0) because it utilizes FSC-certified beech, a bio-based renewable material that does not deplete finite geological reserves. This qualifies for the Renewable band minimum, preventing a Depleting score despite the 35% recycled content falling below the 50% threshold required for the Extractive band minimum. The presence of a take-back scheme and closed-loop programme supports sustainability but does not elevate the score to Restorative without verified regenerative practices.
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 high chair achieves a HIP Score of 7.3 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for the baby and nursery category. It also carries a Regenerative Index of 0, indicating it is made with renewable materials like FSC-certified wood. Overall, the product is designed for long-term use with a 20-year lifespan and a system that allows most materials to be recovered and reused.
What This Means For You
When shopping for a high chair, look for items that can be easily taken apart with screws rather than glued together, as this supports repair and recycling. Prioritize products that offer long warranties and commitments to spare parts, ensuring the item lasts for years rather than becoming waste quickly. Choosing furniture made from renewable materials helps close the loop on resource use, supporting a more sustainable nursery environment.
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 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 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: 7.3 / 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: 2026-06-02 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
