Dr. Torik Holmes

Biography

Torik Holmes is a Hallsworth Research Fellow at the Sustainable Consumption Institute, focusing on external engagement and impact. His research is centered on improving plastic recycling efforts to foster sustainable futures in UK cities. With an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Media Sociology from Cardiff University, and a Master’s in Sociology from the University of Manchester, he completed his PhD at Lancaster University's DEMAND Research Centre. Here, he examined historical electricity demand in Manchester within the context of sustainability challenges. His previous role as a Research Associate involved working on the interdisciplinary UKRI-funded ‘One Bin Rule for All’ project. Torik's current research explores the demand aspects of sustainable transitions, particularly in relation to plastic packaging and municipal waste recovery. His work spans the fields of energy consumption, low-carbon urban place-making, and the socio-economic implications of shifting consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. He incorporates both quantitative and qualitative methods in his investigations, aiming to communicate his ideas creatively across various platforms. Torik is also aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to initiatives that address sustainability challenges through collaborative research and engagement efforts.

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