HIP Score
6.9/10
Standard
+4.6 vs category baseline (2.3)
Category ceiling: 7.2 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
+5.0 vs category (-7.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
HIP Mark Standard
This verified product achieved a HIP Score of 6.9, qualifying for the HIP Mark Standard tier.
Score Breakdown
Material Scarcity Index
20% weight
9.0
The product is composed primarily of abundant materials (stainless steel, ABS, silicone) with no dominant EU Critical Raw Materials. It achieves an Exemplary score due to high recycled content (68%) and diverse supply chains across the UK, Chile, and Germany, eliminating single-country concentration risks.
Supply Chain Risk
18% weight
5.5
The supply chain is geographically diversified across three stable jurisdictions (UK, Germany, Chile) with acceptable governance scores, mitigating concentration risk. However, the lack of a submitted due-diligence standard prevents a higher score, as no third-party verification (e.g., RBA or ISO 20400) is confirmed for the copper, steel, and plastic components.
Recyclability & Circularity
18% weight
7.5
The electric kettle features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 85% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. While the high recovery rate and compliance with recycling labels push this into the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category, the specific exclusion of nichrome heating elements from standard practical streams prevents a perfect circular score.
Repairability
13% weight
8.0
The electric kettle features all standard screws and has spare parts available for 10 years, meeting the criteria for 'Designed for Repair'. A public service manual is provided, and the 10-year parts commitment exceeds the 5-year threshold required for this tier. Although not within EU Ecodesign scope, the combination of screw-only assembly, long-term parts availability, and documentation places it firmly in the 7-8 range.
Social & Environmental Impact
8% weight
6.0
The manufacturer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification and publishes a modern slavery statement, indicating baseline compliance. Manufacturing in the United Kingdom, an OECD member with strong labour laws, further mitigates risk. However, the score is capped at 6 because no third-party social labour audit (such as RBA or SA8000) was submitted to verify social conditions.
Product Longevity
8% weight
8.0
The product achieves a high score due to a 5-year warranty and a stated 10-year design life, which aligns with the 'Designed for Life' criteria. The inclusion of a modular design further supports long-term repairability, though the lack of a submitted IP rating prevents a perfect score.
Regenerative Index
15% weight · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 68% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme, which qualifies it for the minimum of -3. It is not Depleting because the high recycled content and take-back program prevent the default floor of -7. However, it does not reach Renewable (0) as primary materials include virgin ABS plastic and mined copper, and no FSC/PEFC or regenerative certifications are present.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
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Consumer Summary
The Tester T-100 Stainless Steel Kettle earns a HIP Score of 6.9 out of 10, indicating solid performance in durability and repairability. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of -2.0, reflecting its use of recycled materials and a system to return products for reuse. Overall, this appliance stands out for its long design life and ability to keep materials in circulation.
What This Means For You
When buying small appliances, look for products with long warranties and clear repair options to ensure they last for years. Prioritize items that use recycled materials and offer take-back schemes, as these features help reduce waste. Avoid products that are difficult to repair or lack a plan for what happens at the end of their life.
Material Watch Points
- No due-diligence programme documented
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Produced under Resourcehip Methodology v1.3 (CC BY-NC 4.0). Assessed: 2026-04-18. Next scheduled review: 2027-04-18.
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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) · LLM training knowledge (for assumed fields — no manufacturer submission)
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This is a verified product rating for Tester, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
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Assessed: 2026-04-18 · Next review: 2027-04-18 · Methodology 1.3
