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
-3.0
Extractive
At category average (-3.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product relies primarily on abundant materials including steel, aluminium, and commodity plastics, with no EU Critical Raw Materials present in significant quantities. Supply diversity is strong with extraction occurring across the EU, Germany, and Chile, and the 55% recycled content exceeds the threshold for low scarcity classification.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The tumble dryer is assembled in Germany with sourcing from Chile and the EU, indicating geographically diversified inputs with stable governance. The presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier supports a moderate risk rating, though the specific material composition and third-party audit status prevent a higher classification.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The tumble dryer features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 88% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labelling and design for disassembly aligns with the criteria for well-designed recovery, supported by manufacturing in Germany where robust recycling infrastructure exists.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The tumble dryer features all standard screws and has a public service manual available. Spare parts are committed for 15 years, and the product holds an iFixit score of 8. The manufacturer is based in Germany, indicating a strong regulatory context for repairability.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion, ISO 14001:2015 certification, and ResponsibleSteel material sourcing. Production occurs in Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, supported by a published modern slavery statement and ILO compliance claims.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 10-year warranty and a stated design life of 20 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design and 15-year software support further confirm a commitment to extended usability. Manufactured in Germany, the product aligns with high durability standards.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-3.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-3) because it contains 55% recycled content and operates a verified take-back scheme, satisfying the criteria for a minimum Extractive score. It is not Depleting because the combination of recycled content >= 50% and a verified take-back programme explicitly exempts it from the -7 floor. While the closed-loop programme and ResponsibleSteel certification indicate strong circularity, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or verified ecosystem restoration prevents a score in the Restorative or Regenerative bands.
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 tumble dryer achieves a HIP Score of 7.1 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for larger appliances. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -3.0, reflecting its use of recycled materials and a verified take-back program. Overall, the product stands out for its exceptional longevity, backed by a 10-year warranty and a design life of 20 years.
What This Means For You
When shopping for a tumble dryer, look for models that offer long warranties and clear repair manuals to ensure the appliance lasts for decades. Prioritize brands that provide verified take-back schemes and use recycled content, as these features support a circular economy. Avoid products that lack transparency about their repairability or end-of-life recycling options.
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 |
8.0 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
8.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 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: 7.1 / 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)
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
