Category ceiling
7.1 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
7.1/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.1)
Category ceiling: 7.1 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%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies primarily on abundant materials including steel, aluminium, and zinc alloy with no critical raw materials dominating the composition. The 30% recycled content and diversified supply chain within the USA support a low scarcity rating, though copper's status as an EU Strategic Raw Material (CRM Act 2024/1252) still introduces some supply-chain sensitivity, and the recycled content falling below the 40% threshold for the highest tier prevents a perfect score.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The stand mixer is assembled in the USA with sourcing from the USA, a jurisdiction with stable governance. The supplier cites the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, and an alternative supplier is documented, placing the product in the moderate risk category. However, the lack of third-party verification for the due diligence programme limits the score to the upper end of the moderate range rather than low risk.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The stand mixer features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 90% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labelling and design for disassembly supports a score in the Well-Designed for Recovery band, reflecting verified recovery rates exceeding the 80% threshold.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The stand mixer features fully screw-fastened assembly with no adhesive on functional components. It benefits from a verified iFixit score of 9 and a comprehensive spare parts programme committed for 25 years. A public service manual is available, enabling genuine component-level repair.
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 the USA, a jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The stand mixer demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 25 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. No IP rating or software support data was submitted, but the mechanical durability and warranty commitment 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 scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 30% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It does not qualify for the Depleting floor (-7) because the presence of a take-back scheme and recycled content meeting the minimum threshold exempts it from the default -7 classification. It does not reach the Renewable band (0) as primary materials are not bio-based renewable and no FSC/PEFC certifications are present.
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 stand mixer achieves a HIP Score of 7.1 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for small appliances. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it is designed with a verified take-back scheme and recycled materials to support a circular lifecycle. Overall, the product demonstrates strong durability and repairability while actively working to reduce its environmental footprint.
What This Means For You
When shopping for a stand mixer, look for models that offer long warranties and are built with screw-fastened parts for easy repair. Prioritize brands that provide clear take-back programs and use recycled content, as these features help keep materials in use longer. Avoid products that rely on permanent adhesives or lack a plan for end-of-life recycling, as these limit the item's potential for regeneration.
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 |
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: 7.1 / 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
