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12 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media

Newport environmental activist Lauren Carson has announced her plans to challenge state Representative Peter Martin (D-Newport) in the September 9 primary. Carson works for Clean Water Action and has been appointed to the 2014 Newport Charter Review Commission and the Newport Energy and Environment Commission. In her announcement, she says, "My years of experience as civic leader, small business owner and community advocate in Newport have prepared me for this next step of trying to serve the citizens of Newport and Rhode Island.”

Rhode Island Public Radio. May 2nd, 2014. Read More.

Trade show touts benefits of composting

Newport may be leading the state in hosting sustainable events and local environmental leaders are pushing to extend that effort in the future. During one of the conference workshops, Lauren Carson, a member of the Newport Energy and Environment Commission, said the city has been ramping up efforts to convince more organizers to participate in recycling and composting at their events.

The Newport Daily News. May 10th, 2014. Read more.

20 Newport County Residents & Their Influential Ways

Newporter Lauren Carson is more than just an active member of the community; she belongs to several organizations including Newport Energy & Environment Commission, Clean Water Action and Alliance for a Livable Newport that strive to make our home an environmentally conscious place. “I’m a child of the 60s, when civic activism was everywhere,” says Carson, who is working diligently to bring sustainable events here. “We are ready to do this, we’re already recycling and conserving in our homes, and when we go to a public event it’s limited. And sustainability is more than just recycling, it’s about conserving water, limiting waste, banning water bottles, using alternative transportation such as bikes or busses, and composting. Last year there were eight events; this year we’re hoping for 20. I will continue to be active until I see sustainable events protocol become city policy.” 

Newport Life Magazine. May 9th, 2013.  Read more