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%
5.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains copper, an EU Strategic Raw Material (CRM Act 2024/1252), sourced from Chile, which introduces supply concentration risk. However, the presence of abundant materials like stainless steel, aluminium, and ceramic, combined with 35% recycled content and diverse supply origins across the EU and Chile, results in a moderate scarcity profile.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain sources key materials from Chile and the European Union, regions with stable governance scores and acceptable risk profiles. The presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier supports a moderate risk rating, though the lack of third-party audit verification limits the score to the upper end of the moderate range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 82% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labelling and design for disassembly further supports recovery rates within the 7-8 range for well-designed appliances.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and has spare parts available for 12 years, supported by a public service manual. The iFixit score of 7 aligns with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria, indicating that independent repair is genuinely practical despite the product not being within 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 satisfies the criteria for verified good practice. 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. Assembly in Germany indicates adherence to high manufacturing standards.
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 35% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the presence of a take-back scheme and recycled content exceeding 20% qualifies it for the Extractive minimum, preventing the -7 floor. It does not reach the Renewable band (0) as primary materials are not bio-based renewable and lack FSC/PEFC certification.
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 slow cooker achieves a HIP Score of 6.3 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for small appliances. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it is currently in the extractive phase of its lifecycle. While the product is built for long-term use with a 15-year design life and includes a take-back program, its reliance on virgin materials keeps the regeneration score below zero.
What This Means For You
When shopping for durable small appliances, look for models that offer long warranties and spare parts availability to ensure they last for years. Prioritize products with verified take-back schemes, as these help move the industry toward a regenerative future where materials are reused rather than discarded. Avoid items that lack clear end-of-life plans, as these contribute to ongoing resource extraction without closing the material loop.
Material Watch Points
- Copper — EU Strategic Raw Material (CRM Act 2024/1252)
- Chile — Single-country supply concentration for copper
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 |
5.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.5 / 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: 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:
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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).
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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
