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small appliances product based on publicly available data.
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Below HIP Mark threshold
Score 2.9/10 — Standard mark requires 6.0
Standard
Silver
Gold
Category best achievable: 6.3
Depleting — materials are being used up with no way to replace them
This is what a typical slow cookers & multi-cooker looks like today. It's built to last longer than the typical one. If the maker shares their data, the score usually goes up.
Category baseline
2.9 HIP
Below Standard
Category ceiling: 6.3 HIP
Regenerative Index
-7.0
Depleting
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
What this score means
This is the starting score for Slow Cookers & Multi-Cookers, based only on public data. No maker has sent us
their own data yet. The ceiling score (shown below) is what a product can reach when the maker
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The starting score for this category is 2.9 HIP.
With full evidence, a product in this category can reach 6.3 HIP.
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What to Check Before You Buy
- Check the inner pot is replaceable. It is the part most likely to chip, crack, or lose its coating — and the one least often stocked. Confirm the manufacturer sells it separately before buying.
- Look for a stainless or ceramic inner pot over coated aluminium. Uncoated materials last longer and are easier to recycle at end of life.
- Confirm the warranty length. Three years is achievable in this category; two years is the legal minimum.
- For multi-cookers: check the sealing ring is stocked as a spare. Pressure cooker seals degrade and are the most common failure point; a £3 seal should not retire a £100 appliance.
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains copper and aluminium, which are abundant, but the inclusion of stainless steel and ceramic components introduces supply chain risks associated with chromium and rare earth elements used in ceramic glazes. With zero recycled content and an assembly location in China, the assessment assumes significant single-country concentration risk for key raw materials. This combination of low recycled content and potential reliance on critical materials for structural and functional components results in a score reflecting scarce material dependency.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The slow cooker is assembled in China, a primary source for copper, steel, and plastics, creating a concentration risk where over 40% of global supply originates from a single moderate-risk jurisdiction. No due-diligence programme is documented, and no alternative suppliers are verified, leaving the supply chain vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions without mitigation strategies.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
2.0
Why this score ▸
The product is a slow cooker manufactured in China with no submitted take-back scheme or recycling labels. Assuming glued assembly and only 20% of materials entering practical recycling streams, the design prevents effective material separation. This performance aligns with the non-recyclable baseline for sealed consumer electronics lacking recovery infrastructure.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
2.0
Why this score ▸
The product is assumed to be glued shut with no spare parts available and no public service manual. As a slow cooker not covered by EU Ecodesign regulations, it lacks the regulatory baseline for repairability. This configuration aligns with sealed consumer electronics designed for replacement rather than repair.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product is manufactured in China, a jurisdiction with elevated labour risk profiles, and no third-party audits or environmental certifications were submitted. The assessment falls below the baseline compliance threshold due to the absence of verified ILO compliance, modern slavery statements, or independent audit evidence.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The product receives a score of 6.0 based on a 2-year warranty and a stated design life of 8 years, which aligns with the Average Lifespan criteria. The 8-year design life exceeds the typical 5-7 year norm for small kitchen appliances, demonstrating a commitment to longevity beyond the standard mass-market baseline.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-7.0
Why this score ▸
The product is scored in the Depleting band (-7) because it relies on conventional mined materials with zero recycled content and no take-back scheme. It does not qualify for the Extractive band minimum of -3 as it lacks the required 50% recycled content and verified take-back programme. Additionally, it is not bio-based renewable, so the Depleting floor applies rather than the Extractive range.
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 slow cooker has an overall HIP Score of 2.9 out of 10, which matches the current market baseline for this category. Its Regenerative Index is -7.0, indicating that the product relies heavily on newly mined materials with no recycled content. The design and manufacturing choices reflect a standard approach common in the current market rather than a regenerative one.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances like this, look for items that clearly state they contain recycled materials and offer a repair manual or spare parts. Prioritize products with take-back schemes or clear recycling labels to support a circular economy. Choosing appliances designed for longevity and easier repair helps reduce the reliance on new raw materials.
Data Transparency
This is a category rating based on publicly available data. The following data fields were not submitted by a manufacturer and have been estimated conservatively using open reference data and the category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation):
material_percentagesrecycled_content_pctcountry_of_primary_extractionprimary_sourcing_countriestier1_supplier_countdue_diligence_standardalternative_supplier_existsdisassembly_typerecyclable_streams_pctrecycling_label_compliantdesign_for_disassemblyfastener_typespare_parts_availablespare_parts_years_committedservice_manual_publicifixit_scoreecodesign_in_scopemanufacturing_countriesenvironmental_certificationsthird_party_certificationrba_audit_completedmodern_slavery_statementilo_compliance_claimedip_ratingmodular_designsoftware_support_yearsprimary_material_originregenerative_certificationsclosed_loop_programmeend_of_life_programmematerial_origin_certifiedregenerative_practices
A verified rating uses manufacturer-submitted data and produces a more accurate, product-specific score.
Material Watch Points
- Zero recycled content
- China assembly — potential single-country concentration risk for steel and ceramic components
- Copper — EU Strategic Raw Material (CRM Act 2024/1252)
- Primary materials sourced predominantly from China (OECD category 3-4)
- No due-diligence programme documented
- No alternative supplier documented
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 |
3.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
3.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
2.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
2.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
3.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-7.0 (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 Depleting.
Weighted HIP Score: 2.9 / 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 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 category rating for Slow Cookers & Multi-Cookers and does not assess any specific brand or manufacturer.
Individual products may perform better or worse than this baseline.
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: 2026-06-17 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
