ABOUT

Who we Are

Nothing Wasted Consulting LAUNCHED in 2009 primarily focusing on events, venues and subcontracting to larger environmental firms.

Currently, the company provides consulting services to Bay Area tech companies advising on current solid waste regulations and legislation as well as environmental startups, waste management authorities, garbage haulers and local jurisdictions.

The team has expertise in conducting…

  • Visual Audits

  • Waste Characterizations

  • Technical Assistance

  • Outreach

  • Route Reviews

  • C&D Facility Evaluations

Consulting services to transform environmental compliance challenges into opportunities for innovation, guiding organizations toward a future where sustainability and profitability coexist.

1. ACCELERATE COMPLIANCE WITH EXPERT ADVICE

Companies should be able to comply with environmental regulations faster through innovative solutions to reduce compliance risk and operational delays.

2. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY

Help organizations integrate sustainability into their business model driving long-term growth that is aligned with environmental and economic goals

3. REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Support customers in reducing their ecological footprint and employ effective, sustainable practices that contribute to a healthier world.

4. TURN COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES INTO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

Position regulatory demands as opportunities for differentiation. Help companies gain market advantage through proactive environmental strategies.

5. INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Improve resource management and operational efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize the value of sustainable practices..

6. BUILD TRUST WITH STAKEHOLDERS

Strengthen stakeholder trust by demonstrating commitment to environmental responsibility, increase brand reputation, and customer loyalty.

7. FACILITATE INNOVATION IN PRODUCTS & PROCESSES

Promote the development of environmentally friendly products and processes driving innovation that benefits the environment and business results.

8. LONG-TERM COST REDUCTION

Reducing operating costs by promoting energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource conservation. This results in sustainable profits.

9. STRENGTHEN REGULATORY READINESS

Prepare organizations for future regulations by proactively implementing adaptable solutions that anticipate changing compliance landscapes.

10. INSPIRE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY

Promote a culture of environmental responsibility that influences other businesses to adopt sustainable practices, contributing to broader industry-wide progress.

Testimonials

  • Nothing Wasted has provided special event zero waste services to Sunnyvale, large and small, for more than a decade. Whether a two-day Art & Wine Festival or a small company picnic, Melissa Baxter and her team cheerfully ensure wastes end up in the right place to maximize recycling. Customers who request it can have the team provide gentle zero waste education to event attendees. Melissa is a creative problem solver with great people skills and partners to find solutions. Quick to spot potential waste problems, Melissa and her team quickly pivot to keep event sites neat and tidy. The whole team is hard-working, solid, professional and reliable.

    Mary Lindemuth - City of Sunnyvale

  • Working with the Nothing Wasted team is a true pleasure. They are knowledgeable and professional, and you can tell from their engagement during meetings and the quality of their deliverables that they love what they do. Highly recommend using Nothing Wasted for technical assistance, outreach, field work or research.

    Reka Abraham - RecycleMore

  • Napa Recycling has worked with Nothing Wasted for years, on projects that range from special event recycling to comprehensive sorting studies. Their team is as good as it gets - highly knowledgeable on the specifics of our industry, diligent and collaborative...and overall just a pleasure to work with!

    Tim Dewey-Mattia
    Napa Recycling

  • I have worked with Nothing Wasted Consulting for over 10 years and enjoy their professionalism, positive energy and excellent work product. They are my go-to partner.

    Tracie Onstad Bills - HDR

  • I have had great experiences working with Nothing Wasted staff on multiple projects since 2019. I can depend on them to be well-prepared, for fieldwork, provide good communication on project status, and timely with deliverables. They have been a good partner to my firm in projects to further sustainable practices.

    Stacey Demers - SCS Engineers

About our Team