Category ceiling
7.2 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
7.2/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.2)
Category ceiling: 7.2 HIP
Regenerative Index
-3.0
Extractive
At category average (-3.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product is composed primarily of abundant materials (stainless steel, ABS, copper) with no critical raw materials dominating the composition. It achieves an exemplary score due to the exceptionally high 92% recycled content and diverse supply chains across the EU and Chile, eliminating single-country concentration risks.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The toaster's supply chain is diversified across Chile, Germany, and the EU, all with stable governance, and utilizes an OECD due-diligence framework. However, the lack of third-party verification for the audit and the absence of specific material mapping prevents a higher score, resulting in a moderate risk rating.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The toaster features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling high material recovery. While the submitted 92% recovery rate exceeds the 80% threshold for the 'Circular' band, the product lacks explicit modular design or public disassembly instructions required for a 9-10 score, placing it firmly in the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The toaster features fully screw-fastened assembly with no adhesive, supported by a comprehensive 15-year spare parts programme and a public service manual. The iFixit score of 9 confirms exemplary repairability, exceeding the benchmark for its category despite not being within EU Ecodesign scope.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer is based in Germany, a low-risk jurisdiction with strong labour laws, and holds ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management. The completed RBA audit and published modern slavery statement confirm verified good practice, though the lack of published audit results or B Corp status prevents a top-tier score.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The toaster achieves a high score due to a 5-year warranty and an exceptional stated design life of 15 years, which exceeds the 10-year threshold for 'Designed for Life'. The modular design further supports long-term repairability, and the product is manufactured in Germany, indicating high-quality standards.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-3.0
Why this score ▸
Scored in the Extractive band (-3.0) because the product has 92% recycled content and a verified take-back scheme, which qualifies it for the minimum of -3 per Rule 1. It is not Depleting because the high recycled content and closed-loop programme mitigate the depletion of finite geological reserves. It does not qualify for the Restorative band (+1 to +5) as there is no third-party verified evidence of ecosystem restoration or regenerative certifications like ROC.
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 toaster earns a HIP Score of 7.2 out of 10, reflecting a well-built small appliance designed for long-term use with a 15-year lifespan. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of -3.0, indicating that it is made from abundant materials and contains a high percentage of recycled content. Overall, this product stands out for its durability and its commitment to recovering materials at the end of its life.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances, look for items with long design lives and warranties that cover spare parts for many years. Prioritize products that use durable materials like stainless steel and avoid those relying on adhesives, as screw-based designs are easier to repair and recycle. Choosing appliances with verified take-back programs ensures that your purchase supports a cycle where old materials are recovered and reused.
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 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-3.0 (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: 7.2 / 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: 2026-04-20 · Next review: 2027-04-20 · Methodology 1.5
