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Dr. Torik Holmes is a Hallsworth Research Fellow at the Sustainable Consumption Institute, University of Manchester. His research focuses on plastics recycling, sustainable transitions, and the roles of actors in plastic packaging systems. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Lancaster University and has conducted postdoctoral research on energy demand and sustainability challenges in Manchester. His work bridges theories of social practice and science and technology studies, addressing issues like waste management, smart cities, and low-carbon transitions. Holmes has contributed to projects such as the UKRI-funded 'One Bin to Rule Them All' and collaborates on initiatives like the JUST Centre for Sustainable Transformations. He has received awards including the 2024 Social Responsibility Medal and the Sociology Staff Prize for Public Engagement.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, Lancaster University (DEMAND Research Centre)
- MA in Sociology, University of Manchester
- BSc in Journalism, Media, and Sociology, Cardiff University
Key Research Interests:
- Plastics recycling and circular economy
- Urban energy transitions and smart cities
- Social practices and sustainability policy
- Market studies and spatial dynamics
Grants & Projects:
- UKRI Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Grant (One Bin to Rule Them All)
- JUST Centre (ESRC-funded sustainability transformations)
Labs/Teams: Sustainable Consumption Institute, JUST Centre, UKRI-funded collaborations.
