Category ceiling
6.6 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
6.6/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.6)
Category ceiling: 6.6 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 stainless steel, recycled aluminium, and commodity plastics, with no dominant EU Critical Raw Materials present. Supply diversity is strong with extraction occurring across France, Chile, and the EU, and the 42% recycled content exceeds the 40% threshold for low scarcity classification.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The steam iron's supply chain is diversified across Chile and the European Union, with assembly in France, mitigating concentration risk for copper and steel. 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 steam iron features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 85% 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 products.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The steam iron features screw fasteners and a 12-year spare parts commitment with a public service manual, aligning with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria. The iFixit score of 7 further supports this rating, indicating that independent repair is genuinely practical for this product.
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 France, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The steam iron achieves a high longevity score due to a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 12 years, which exceeds the 10-year threshold for premium durability. The modular design further supports extended product life by enabling component replacement. Missing IP rating data does not detract from the strong warranty and design life evidence provided.
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 42% 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 significant recycled content exempts it from the -7 floor. It does not qualify for the Renewable band (0) as primary materials are not bio-based renewable and no FSC/PEFC certification is 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 steam iron achieves a HIP Score of 6.6 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. Overall, the product demonstrates strong durability and repairability features that align with the category average.
What This Means For You
When shopping for a steam iron, look for models that offer long warranties and clear repair manuals to ensure the appliance lasts for years. Prioritize products with take-back programs and designs that allow for easy disassembly, as these features support a more circular economy. Avoid items that are difficult to repair or lack a plan for end-of-life recycling to maximize your purchase's value and environmental impact.
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 |
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 |
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: 6.6 / 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:
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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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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
