Fields of Study
- Environment & Climate
- Policy & Planning
Areas of Interest
Waste studies, discard studies.
Biography
Virginia Maclaren's research interests fall broadly into the fields of waste studies and discard studies with a recent focus on the study of household recycling and waste prevention, reuse, food waste, extended producer responsibility, circular economies and attitudes towards waste facilities. . Although currently an emeritus professor, Dr. Maclaren is recruiting Master's students for ongoing research projects in multi-residential waste diversion and waste minimization in health care systems. She is also willing to supervise Master's students on related topics in the fields of waste studies and discard studies.
Publications
Ikiz, E., Maclaren, V., Alfred, E., Sivanesan, S. (2021) Impact of COVID-19 on household waste flows, diversion and reuse: the case of multi-residential buildings in Toronto, Canada. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 164, 105111.
Soma, T., Li, B., Maclaren, V. (2020). Food waste reduction: A test of three consumer awareness interventions. Sustainability, 12(3), 1-19.
Baxter, J., Maclaren, V., Bayne, J. (2020). How energy from waste (EFW) facilities impact waste diversion behavior: A case study of Ontario, Canada. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 158, 1-11.