Category ceiling
6.5 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
6.5/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.5)
Category ceiling: 6.5 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 functional EU Critical Raw Materials, specifically lithium iron phosphate at 8% and neodymium at 2%, which prevents eligibility for the 7-8 band. While the 45% recycled content and diverse supply sources provide positive credits, the presence of these critical materials at non-trace weights anchors the score within the 5-6 range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The vacuum cleaner's supply chain sources primary materials from politically stable jurisdictions including Australia, Chile, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, with no reliance on high-risk regions. A formal due-diligence programme based on OECD guidance is in place, and the existence of an alternative supplier mitigates concentration risk, aligning with moderate risk criteria.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The vacuum cleaner 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 supports a score in the Well-Designed for Recovery band, reflecting verified recovery rates rather than theoretical potential.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and no adhesive on functional assemblies, with key spare parts available for 12 years and a public service manual. An iFixit score of 8 confirms the design supports component-level replacement, placing it in the Designed for Repair category.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification and has completed an RBA audit, meeting criteria for verified good practice. Production occurs in the United Kingdom, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, and a modern slavery statement is published.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates an above-average lifespan with a 7-year warranty and a stated design life of 12 years. The modular design supports long-term maintenance, aligning with the criteria for a score in the 7-8 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 45% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme for battery and magnet recovery. It does not qualify for the Depleting floor (-7) because the presence of a take-back scheme and substantial recycled content meets the minimum threshold for the Extractive band. It does not reach the Renewable band (0) as primary materials include virgin steel and aluminium, and no FSC/PEFC or regenerative certifications were submitted.
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 vacuum cleaner achieves a HIP Score of 6.5 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for small appliances. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it is in the extractive phase where it uses more new materials than it recovers. Overall, the product offers a solid balance of durability and repairability while working toward a more circular future.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances, look for models with long warranties and designs that allow for easy repair, as these features significantly extend product life. Prioritize items that include verified take-back schemes to ensure materials are recovered at the end of their use. Avoid products that rely heavily on adhesives or lack clear plans for recycling, as these limit the ability to reuse valuable resources.
Material Watch Points
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
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 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
8.0 / 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: 6.5 / 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.
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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).
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
