Strategic Zero Waste Consulting: Drive Profit, Protect the Planet, Elevate you Brand
Specialized solutions for High-Value Hospitality & Large Healthcare Facilities to eliminate waste, reduce environmental footprint, cut operational costs, and build circular systems. Achieve industry leadership and verified zero waste standards
About Us
At Waste Free Tahoe, we partner with high-value hospitality and large healthcare facilities to reduce waste, lower operational costs, and design sustainable operations. Led by sustainability expert Maria Paz Lopez Godoy, we combine deep industry knowledge with national reach – offering both in-person and flexible virtual consulting to meet your complex needs wherever you are.
Let's co-create smarter, waste-free systems together that deliver measurable impact and financial returns.
Our Strategic Waste Action Plan: Your Path to Profit & Purpose
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1. BASELINE & DIAGNOSE: Precision Waste Assessment
Our Baseline & Diagnose service pinpoints hidden waste hotspots, streamlines operations, and uncovers significant cost savings. We offer flexible options, from expert-led on-site audits to guiding client-conducted assessments or leveraging your existing data.
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2. STRATEGIZE & IMPLEMENT: Customized Zero Waste Programs
Our Strategize & Implement service builds sustainable, customized Zero Waste programs tailored to your business goals. From comprehensive action plans to practical execution, we help you create efficient systems that maximize waste diversion, lower costs, and deliver lasting impact through staff training and supplier engagement.
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3. MEASURE & MAXIMIZE: Continuous ROI & Reporting
While you begin implementation, our commitment is to measurable impact. Our comprehensive programs ensure robust tracking, continuous optimization, and clear reporting to maximize your ROI and elevate your ESG profile long-term.
Ready to Build a Smarter, Waste-Free Operation?
Let’s talk about how we can help your business thrive sustainably.
Who we serve
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Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Hotel Groups
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Hospitals, Health Systems, Specialized Clinics
“Maria was awesome to work with, she helped us identify costs, train our staff and increase engagement in our zero waste program. We are finally on board to achieving our Zero Waste goal!”
Rob, CEO, Hospitality Industry
Cut Costs
The average business spends at least 2% of revenue on waste to landfill disposal
30-90% of the materials in waste to landfill could be recycled or composted
Tipping fees for waste to landfill have been steadily increasing in the last 5 years
Comply with regulations
In the U.S. there currently are 975 regulations regarding plastic waste alone
AB 1426, SB1383
Satisfy customers
Products that make ESG claims average 8% more cumulative sales growth than those who don’t
Guides & Toolkits
Not ready to commit yet?
We get it, starting something new can be scary.
We promise we’ll make it seem really easy, and in the meantime…
Check out our guides and toolkits to help you start your zero waste journey, wherever you are.
These guides have been created based on our extensive expertise and experience and client success stories.
Carefully following these steps will get you 80% of the way there.
