We are a Singapore-based sustainability consulting firm specialising in waste management and sustainable packaging

We work with commercial and industrial facilities and larger organisations across APAC to improve the use of resources, support circular ecosystems, and achieve Zero Waste goals

Common problems experienced by companies:

Lack of quality waste data

Lack of quality waste data

Difficulty in finding suitable off-takers

Difficulty in finding suitable off takers

Inefficient waste segregation practices

Inefficient waste segregation practices

Lack of resources or expertise

Lack of resources or expertise

Our Services

Mandatory Packaging Reporting

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Waste Audit

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Zero Waste Certification

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Food Waste Advisory

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Sustainable Packaging Advisory

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Policy & Strategy Development

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Ready to turn waste into value?

Our Contributions

We are proud to be one of the key contributors for…

Guidelines on Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging (2025)

Developed by the Alliance for Action (AfA) led by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation and Singapore Post.

The full guidelines are available on the Packaging Partnership Programme website.

Technical Reference TR 109:2023 Sustainable Packaging

A joint initiative by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Standards Development Organisation – Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SDO@SCIC).

The document is available on the Singapore Standards website.

Workshop Agreement WA 3:2022 Sustainable MICE: Guidelines for Waste Management

A collaboration between Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS).

The agreement is available on the Singapore Standards website.

Press & Testimonials

Testimonial: Anglo-Chinese School International Singapore
“We were very pleased with the style and content of Remi’s presentation. The examples presented provided our students with ideas for projects they can begin to develop and implement in our school. He got them thinking about sustainable projects that can continue in our school and in their personal lives after they graduate. He also had a very large group of students to work with. He handled it all very well. We look forward to working with Remi again!!”
Testimonial: Bolloré Logistics Singapore
“Zero Waste City delivered an informative webinar on the Mandatory Packaging Reporting, organised by Bolloré Logistics for its partners. We were very pleased with the quality of the presentation: Remi was very knowledgeable on the topic. He delivered the presentation at a good pace with very well-prepared slides and provided precise answers to audience’s questions. We believe this presentation was extremely useful to many of our clients and we look forward to working with Remi again.” - Mathilde Dumoulin, Sustainability Development Manager, Bolloré Logistics Singapore
CNA: ‘IN FOCUS: Where will Singapore's rubbish go after Semakau landfill is full?’
Mr Remi Cesaro, executive director of the Zero Waste City consultancy, does not "expect any scenario where someone will be willing to buy it", given other countries would be dealing with their own waste.
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What's a ​Zero Waste Consultant​​

material resource use optimization

Discover opportunities.

Quantify and qualify the different waste streams, so as to identify cost and waste reduction opportunities for your company.

Lay the groundwork.

Develop a roadmap for your company’s Zero Waste commitments in terms of targets and timelines and effectively communicate it to your staff.

Get things done.

Deploy the latest strategies and technologies that optimize your material resource usage.

Monitor and validate your impact.

Analyze your project’s implementation data to build a baseline in order to measure the resource savings and verify the outcomes.

Be recognised for your achievements. 

Zero Waste certification demonstrates your commitment, deploys a consistent framework and celebrates your successes.

independent services

Build in-house capabilities to drive change.

Equip your staff with the skillset to boost operational productivity and optimize resource use.

Gain insights.

Contextualize solutions that are backed by evidence. Pilot projects to build an eco-system aligned with circular economy practices.

Secure funding.

Unlock your innovation and productivity potential by gaining access to government funding opportunities.

Improve your packaging.

Determine the optimal design and combination of material for your packaging based on an in-depth understanding of the recycling eco-system.

Quantify and review your performance.

Establish performance metrics and keep up with reporting regulations, so as to accurately assess your company’s impact.

singapore regulatory compliance

Rely on Zero Waste experts to conduct a packaging assessment, data collection, data reporting, and developing a robust 3R Plan

Verify and tabulate your waste data and develop a bespoke waste reduction plan.

Identify the food waste streams, and determine the optimal solutions, including equipment sizing, for the conditioning and treatment of your food waste.

consumer services

Label For Recycling.

Close the loop on consumer packaging waste. 

Label For Recycling, a not-for-profit organization, provides tools for verifying the recyclability of packaging in a local context, as well as a set of labels that makes recycling easy for consumers.

(A sister organization to Zero Waste City)

OUR SERVICES IN 4 STEPS

1a. Waste audit

Focuses on quick wins. Our waste audit aims to quantify and qualify the different waste streams and identify cost and waste reduction opportunities.

1b. Targeted investigation

Provide solutions to a specific problem. Instead of conducting a complete waste audit, you might want to focus on a specific area or waste stream or technology.

2. Project implementation

Get things done. Although you know what to do to reduce costs and waste, you might not have the time to implement the necessary tasks. We can help you to deliver the cost savings.

3. Zero Waste Journey

Become a leader in your industry. Achieving Zero Waste goals requires the commitment of everybody to achieve long-term targets. We can support all the way.

 

4. Zero Waste Certification

Be rewarded for your achievements. Zero Waste certification gives you access to international recognitions. We can provide guidance to achieve the TRUE Zero Waste Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

5. Regulatory Compliance

Stay up to date. Get support to comply with the latest regulations such as Mandatory Packaging Reporting, Mandatory Food Waste Segregation…

 

Compliance with regulations

OUR CLIENTS & SERVICE OFFERING

Office buildings
Hotels
Shopping malls
Warehouses
Schools
Manufacturers

LEADERSHIP

Rémi Cesaro

(MSc, PEM, CMVP, TRUE Advisor)
 
Founder of the consulting business Zero Waste City, Remi is passionate about sustainability. He worked in Australia as an Energy Consultant for large businesses, covering a wide range of industries and technologies. Recently, he has been certified as a TRUE Advisor (Total Resource Use Efficiency) by the U.S. Green Building Council Inc. This certification recognised his knowledge in Zero Waste programs and his ability to support businesses to achieve the TRUE Zero Waste certification

PRESS & TESTIMONIALS

“Zero Waste City delivered an informative webinar on the Mandatory Packaging Reporting, organised by Bolloré Logistics for its partners. We were very pleased with the quality of the presentation: Remi was very knowledgeable on the topic. He delivered the presentation at a good pace with very well-prepared slides and provided precise answers to audience’s questions. We believe this presentation was extremely useful to many of our clients and we look forward to working with Remi again.”

Mathilde Dumoulin, Sustainability Development Manager, Bolloré Logistics Singapore

“We were very pleased with the style and content of Remi’s presentation. The examples presented provided our students with ideas for projects they can begin to develop and implement in our school. He got them thinking about sustainable projects that can continue in our school and in their personal lives after they graduate. He also had a very large group of students to work with. He handled it all very well. We look forward to working with Remi again!!”

OUR COMMITMENTS