Kimberly Holmes

Streaming Media

Publication Date

11-20-2009

Document Type

Interview

Duration

29 minutes

Subjects

Sustainability -- Business Consultants, Manufactures -- Oregon

Abstract

Interview of Kimberly Holmes by Patrick Fausel in Portland, Oregon on November 20th, 2009.

The interview index is available for download.

Biographical

In 2009 Kim Holmes was Principal Consultant for 4R Sustainability, Inc. She earned an MA in Urban Studies from Portland State University.

Description

The interviewing of Kim Holmes, from 4R Sustainability, by Patrick Fausel November 20th 2009, consists of explanations provided from her insights and experience in the world of recycling and her beliefs about the economy and sustainability. Her master’s dissertation is on Solid waste sustainability, and her profession is a tech oriented business that moves other businesses towards sustainability. People, Planet, and Profit, are the triple bottom line for sustainability, for businesses. The Portland region is an innovative place for recycling and sustainability, such as steel recycling in Portland, and collection bins that METRO offers to consumers and businesses, leading the way as a region leader in sustainable practices. The recycling process can be cost effective and profit driven, essentially paying for itself. Kim believes the exporting of waste too toxic to recycle locally is not as effective or sustainable when we have to export it far away.

This interview is part of “The Sustainability History Project: Documenting Sustainable Development and Practice in the Pacific Northwest” at Portland State University

Rights

This digital access copy is made available as streaming media for personal, educational, and non-commercial use within the parameters of “fair use” as defined under U.S. Copyright law. It cannot be reproduced, distributed, or broadcasted for commercial purposes. For more information, please contact Special Collections at Portland State University Library at: specialcollections@pdx.edu or (503) 725-9883.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/10780

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