In 2013, Bea Johnson launched a book that was to become so important for zero-waste livers.

It also introduces the 5 R’s of zero waste living. They are:

• Refuse: Say no to what you don’t need. 
• Reduce: Letting go of things that are no longer of use and donating or selling. It also means only focusing on necessary purchases. 
• Reuse: Switching disposable items for reusable and permanent alternatives. 
• Recycle: We’ve been made to believe that recycling is the go-to solution for waste reduction. In fact, it’s number four in the list behind refuse, reduce, and reuse. 
• Rot: Compost your own household waste or take part in a composting program for organic waste.