Jessica Kems

Kansas City Zoo

"By improving myself, I am lessening my footprint"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
391 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

6.0

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

10

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Jessica's actions

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

How can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
Jessica Kems 7/24/2019 8:39 PM
I keep reusable items in my car so they’re easy to access.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

What is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
Jessica Kems 7/24/2019 8:37 PM
Less likelihood of spilling, easier to carry on a plane, not as temperature sensitive, lasts a lot longer.

I think I will continue this trend

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?
Jessica Kems 7/04/2019 7:39 PM
Disposable razors made life more convenient for many individuals, but we have sense realized that sometimes convenience comes at a cost

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Jessica Kems 7/04/2019 7:35 PM
Picking up litter makes me more aware of my surroundings

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
Jessica Kems 7/03/2019 4:06 PM
Less packaging means less waste. Fresh snacks means less preservatives. It all creates a healthier eating lifestyle as well as a healthier living lifestyle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
Jessica Kems 7/03/2019 4:05 PM
It provides a short, quick way to express values with friends and loved ones who possibly have the same values as you do. It also lets you reach people around the world that you mightn't discuss it with otherwise.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Jessica Kems 7/03/2019 4:04 PM
The Kansas City Zoo has switched to straws on request only.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Jessica Kems 7/03/2019 4:04 PM
Less plastic waste for the environment, less waste in my trash and recycle bin makes a happier home, less packaging to make and ship for purchase, less fossil fuels used to create it.

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Jessica Kems 7/03/2019 3:39 PM
Off to a slow start, but I’m hoping to pick up momentum!

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