Category ceiling
6.8 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
6.8/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.8)
Category ceiling: 6.8 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 neodymium (4%), lithium (4%), and cobalt (2%), which disqualifies it from the Low Scarcity band despite high recycled content. While the 66% recycled content and diverse supply chain (EU, Australia, Chile, DRC) provide significant mitigation, the presence of these specific CRMs 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 (likely cobalt), but the presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier mitigates the critical risk, placing the product in the moderate risk category. Diversification across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Chile, and the EU further reduces concentration risk, though the lack of a verified third-party audit prevents a higher score.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product features screw-based disassembly, verified design for disassembly, and a compliant recycling label, enabling clean separation of materials. With a verified 92% of materials entering practical recycling streams and an active manufacturer take-back scheme, it exceeds the threshold for 'Well-Designed for Recovery' (7-8 range), reflecting high circularity performance.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product features fully screw-fastened assembly with no adhesive, supported by a comprehensive 7-year spare parts programme and a public service manual. The iFixit score of 9 confirms exemplary repairability, exceeding the minimum requirements for EU Ecodesign compliance.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice with an RBA audit completed and ISO 14001 certification. Manufacturing in Ireland, an OECD member with strong labour law enforcement, further reduces risk. The ASI certification for aluminium adds specific environmental credibility.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product achieves a high score due to a 5-year warranty and an 8-year stated design life, both exceeding the 7-8 year threshold for above-average longevity. The modular design and 8-year software support for this connected device further confirm its commitment to extended usability and repairability.
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 66% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the high recycled content and verified recovery pathway prevent it from hitting the -7 floor. However, it does not reach the Restorative band (+1 to +5) as no Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) materials or third-party verified 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 portable speaker earns a HIP Score of 6.8 out of 10, reflecting a solid balance of durability and repairability. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating that while it uses significant recycled materials, it currently operates within an extractive model rather than a fully regenerative one. Overall, the product stands out for its long design life, easy repairability, and strong manufacturer commitments to ethical standards.
What This Means For You
When shopping for electronics, prioritize devices that are designed to be easily taken apart with screws rather than glued together, as this extends their usable life. Look for brands that offer long warranties and guarantee spare parts availability for at least seven years to ensure the product remains functional for years. Finally, choose items that disclose their use of recycled content and have verified take-back programs to support a more circular economy.
Material Watch Points
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — DRC >70% global supply, OECD risk category 7
- 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 |
7.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 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: 6.8 / 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)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
Full source list →
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: 2026-04-20 · Next review: 2027-04-20 · Methodology 1.5
