Category ceiling
6.3 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
6.3/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.3)
Category ceiling: 6.3 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%
5.2
Why this score ▸
The product contains functional EU Critical Raw Materials including lithium (4%), cobalt (2%), and neodymium (2%), which disqualifies it from the low scarcity bands despite high recycled content. While supply diversity is strong and recycled content is 64%, the presence of these critical materials at non-trace weights limits the score to the moderate range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
5.5
Why this score ▸
The supply chain includes high-risk sourcing from the DRC, a primary origin for cobalt and copper, which carries significant geopolitical and governance risks. However, the score is elevated to the moderate range due to the presence of a formal OECD due-diligence framework, the existence of alternative suppliers, and the inclusion of stable sourcing regions like Australia, Chile, and the EU.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The leaf blower achieves a high recyclability score due to its screw-based disassembly, verified 88% recovery rate, and compliance with recycling labeling standards. The presence of a manufacturer take-back scheme and design-for-disassembly principles aligns with the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' criteria, indicating that the high recovery percentage is practically achievable rather than theoretical.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The leaf blower features all standard screws and has a public service manual, with spare parts committed for 12 years. The iFixit score of 7 aligns with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria, indicating practical independent repairability despite the product not being in EU Ecodesign scope.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion and ISO 14001:2015 certification, combined with manufacturing in Germany, a low-risk jurisdiction with strong labour enforcement. While ILO compliance is claimed, the presence of the RBA audit and environmental certification justifies a score above the baseline, though the lack of published audit results or B Corp status prevents a top-tier rating.
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. It features a splash-resistant IPX4 rating and a modular design, indicating it is engineered to outlast market norms and support long-term maintenance.
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 64% recycled content combined with a verified take-back and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the recycled content exceeds 50% with a verified take-back scheme, satisfying the minimum threshold for this band. However, it does not reach Renewable or Restorative levels as primary materials include mined inputs (lithium, cobalt) and no Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) or ecosystem restoration evidence was submitted.
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 leaf blower earns an overall HIP Score of 6.3 out of 10, reflecting a solid balance of durability and repairability. Its Regenerative Index of -2.0 indicates that while it uses a significant amount of recycled materials, it currently operates within an extractive model rather than a fully regenerative one. The product stands out for its long design life, easy disassembly, and strong manufacturer support for spare parts.
What This Means For You
When shopping for garden tools, prioritize items with long warranties and clear repair manuals to ensure they last for years. Look for products that use recycled materials and offer take-back programs to support a circular economy. Avoid buying tools that are glued together or lack spare parts, as these are difficult to fix and often end up in landfills quickly.
Material Watch Points
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt/Copper — DRC sourcing presents high geopolitical and governance risk
- Due diligence claimed but not third-party verified
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 |
5.2 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
5.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 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: 6.3 / 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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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.
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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: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
