Category ceiling
7.0 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
7.0/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.0)
Category ceiling: 7.0 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 utilizes primarily abundant materials including recycled steel, aluminium, glass, and commodity plastics, with no dominant EU Critical Raw Materials present. High recycled content of 65% and diversified supply chains across the EU, Chile, and Japan significantly reduce scarcity risks. Magnetron ceramics are present but constitute a minor fraction of the total weight.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The microwave assembly occurs in Germany with sourcing from Chile, the EU, and Japan, all stable jurisdictions. The presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier supports a moderate risk rating, though the specific primary materials are not listed to confirm full diversification of all inputs.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The microwave features screw-only disassembly and a verified 88% recovery rate, exceeding the 80% threshold for circular design. The presence of a compliant recycling label and an active manufacturer take-back scheme further supports this high rating, indicating practical recovery of materials in Germany.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The microwave features screw-only fastening and a 12-year spare parts commitment, supported by a public service manual and an iFixit score of 7. These attributes align with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria, despite the product falling outside the EU Ecodesign scope.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
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 Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score.
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. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. Although the IP rating and software support were not submitted, the verified warranty and design life specifications drive the score to the top range.
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 65% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme, explicitly avoiding the Depleting floor. While the closed-loop programme and responsible sourcing of copper are positive factors, the presence of virgin materials (glass, magnetron ceramics, aluminium) and the absence of regenerative certifications prevent a score at the Renewable level or above.
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 microwave achieves a HIP Score of 7.0 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for small appliances. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it uses significant recycled materials and participates in a verified take-back program. Overall, the product demonstrates strong durability and repairability while maintaining a positive environmental footprint.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances, look for items that offer long warranties and clear repair manuals to ensure they last for years. Prioritize products that use recycled materials and have a plan for recycling them at the end of their life. Avoid appliances that are difficult to repair or lack transparency about their materials and end-of-life handling.
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 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.0 / 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: 7.0 / 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
