The eco guide to zero wasters

The zero-waste revolution has been postponed, except on Instagram. But there are some constructive steps to be taken

I've been hearing about a "zero waste" world for half my life. What would it look like? It would be rubbish-free for starters, no more single-use plastic being shovelled into landfill. Shelves would be full of intelligent products designed to have a second useful life. Materials that couldn't be reused would gently turn into compost, nourishing the earth as they broke down.

The high priestess of waste-free living is Californian Bea Johnson, whose home produces remarkably little waste