About Us
About Zero Waste City
Zero Waste City is a Singapore-based sustainability consulting firm specialising in packaging and waste management for commercial and industrial facilities.
We help companies to optimise their use of material resources, save related costs, and ultimately achieve their Zero Waste goals.
Meet Our Team
Rémi Cesaro
Founder and Executive Director
Executive Committee Member of WMRAS, MSc, TRUE Advisor, NEA-WMRAS Zero Waste Manager, WMRAS-SEC Certified Waste Auditor
With over 10 years of consulting experience, Remi has delivered several projects in waste management, resource use efficiency, energy efficiency, and sustainable packaging across a wide range of industries and technologies. Remi is driven by making an impact towards a more sustainable society. He is a certified 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.
Smiley Chaudhary
Executive Director, Product Development and Growth
MSc, TRUE Advisor, ISCA Associate & ACCA Affiliate
An accounting reporting and auditing professional with a specialisation master’s in marketing and brand management. Smiley has across-the-board experience, spanning auditing & assurance, regulatory compliance, corporate policy development, project management, and consumer retail branding. Now re-entering the consultancy sector, Smiley is a big believer in combining the science and the art of the service. She is passionate about effective communication to build fruitful relationships, exploring the mechanisms of post-consumption sustainability policies, and helping clients incorporate these policies into their business practices for a more resource-responsible economy.
Lo Yi Min
Senior Consultant
TRUE Advisor, NEA-WMRAS Zero Waste Manager
Yi Min has worked in the publishing and corporate communications sector, managing projects and producing digital content. She is a detail-oriented person who enjoys figuring how things work and ensuring precision in processes. Through creating digital marketing content for Zero Waste City and conducting recyclability investigation work for Label For Recycling, Yi Min has developed a nuanced understanding of the waste management ecosystem in Singapore, recyclability assessment metrics, and related regulatory compliance procedures. She finds value in contributing positively to communities and believes in building and sharing knowledge to motivate others to adopt responsible and sustainable practices.
Andrea Lim
Consultant
TRUE Advisor, NEA-WMRAS Zero Waste Manager
Andrea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with majors in Marketing and Sustainability. She has a strong background in market research and consulting, with a proven ability to deliver clear, data-driven, and actionable insights. In her current role as a sustainability consultant, Andrea leverages her skills in project management, carbon footprint analysis, and both qualitative and quantitative research to support clients in meeting their environmental goals. She is passionate about translating complex data into meaningful narratives, identifying strategic opportunities, and offering innovative solutions that create lasting value.
Mary Joan Paquilit
Associate Sustainability Consultant
With a work experience at various sectors such as the Insurance, FMCG, and BPO, MJ’s career in the customer service industry is marked by a steadfast dedication to fulfilling customer needs, fostering enduring relationships, and crafting positive experiences. A versatile professional, she is motivated by the opportunity to create value for others.
Alith Bacalso
Business Manager
Alith has worked as a virtual assistant for a wide range of clients in various sectors spanning recruitment, business coaching, and festival events. She has done digital marketing, content repurposing, research, administrative work, etc. Highly adaptable, Alith thrives in building knowledge and skills to exceed clients’ business expectations. Keen to get the work done and do it right.