Lauren is interested in waste, consumerism, circular economy, hazardous chemical management, cradle-to-cradle design, life cycle analysis, behavioral psychology, and scientific research. Lauren holds a Master's degree in Community Sustainability specializing in decision-making about waste, and a Bachelor of Science's degree in Environmental Economics and Policy with a specialization in Environmental Studies and Applications-- both degrees from Michigan State University. In addition to her distinguished career, she also has a hobby business creating new clothing from old t-shirts called Remark Clothing.