Kimberly Kinnan

Community Team

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75 TOTAL

participant impact

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1.0

plastic item

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10

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spent learning

Kimberly's actions

First Steps: Start with You

Understand plastic labels

Those recycling numbers and symbols can be confusing. I will spend 15 minutes learning what different plastic labels mean, including what can and can’t be recycled, to make more informed choices when I shop.

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DAILY ACTION

First Steps: Start with You

Swap one product for a refillable or plastic-free option

Even small swaps can add up to big impact. I will replace one product I use regularly — like soap, cleaning spray, or snacks — with a refillable or plastic-free version.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

First Steps: Start with You

Understand Plastic’s Impact on My Health

Plastics can leach harmful chemicals into food, water, and the air we breathe. I will spend 60 minutes learning about the health impacts of plastic exposure and explore safer swaps — like choosing glass or stainless steel over plastic for food storage and drinking water.

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Participant Feed

Kimberly Kinnan 7/29/2025 1:08 PM
Sharing the goal to reduce plastic use with others can be challenging. Older people are less receptive. Being kind and gentle regarding the topic gets you much further!

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- Kimberly Kinnan 7/29/2025 6:07 PM
  thanks for the encouragement Mary! I fall into the older category too but I think it's always been in my DNA to be an environmental advocate!
  
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- Mary Hanks 7/29/2025 3:46 PM
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  Kimberly, I agree that older people are less receptive! I'm old myself, and it seems like folks my age or older just think of their own convenience. Most of them won't even consider a reusable beverage container over a bottle of water every single day.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

What influenced your decision on what to swap, and how does that small change feel in the bigger picture? Was the swap easy or difficult? What did it make you realize about convenience, cost, or access to better options?
Kimberly Kinnan 7/29/2025 1:06 PM
Using bar soaps is a good way to reduce your plastic use. Even if you buy large containers of liquid hand soap and refill the sink-side containers, that's still a lot of plastic! I also learned about shampoo bars recently. Another way to cut down on plastics. That's next!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

What surprised you the most about the health impacts of plastic exposure, and how might this new understanding influence the choices you make around food storage and everyday products?
Kimberly Kinnan 7/29/2025 1:02 PM
Macroplastics break down into microplastics and can enter our bodies in a variety of ways. Making the switch to safer food storage containers is a good way to reduce that risk.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

What do you think the confusion around plastic labels says about our waste systems — and how could they be improved? What role do you think clear labeling should play in helping people make better choices — and who should be responsible for that?
Kimberly Kinnan 7/29/2025 1:00 PM
People need to understand that only labeled materials can be processed by most recycling facilities and putting non-labeled materials in can mess up the system. Manufacturers of containers should be required to label all recyclable materials properly and clearly.

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Kimberly Kinnan 7/29/2025 12:55 PM
I am getting much better about remembering to refuse single use plastics and sharing those goals with others. It is becoming second nature!

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