Sofia Ratcovich Email & Phone Number

United States

Zero Waste Company is a woman-owned sustainability consulting firm established in 2012 specialized in developing and implementing waste minimization programs that reduce the environmental impact of any event. We consult with our client during the planning phase of the project to help reduce operational inefficiencies and wasteful practices. During an event, our crew is onsite to ensure as much material that would have otherwise ended up in the trash is recycled, composted, reused or donated.On average, we help our clients divert about 80% of their waste from the landfill.

- Implement and manage campus solid waste programs including recycling, composting, donations, and surplus for over 70 buildings and 80,000 daily campus visitors to meet UC Sustainable Practices Policy goals- Develop sustainability and zero waste policies and plans and provide technical support- Establish best practices incorporating sustainability and zero waste in day to day operations and special events- Coordinate and organize major stakeholders, including Athletics, Housing & Hospitality, Events, IT, third-party vendors and others to establish best practices for the sustainable management of various materials on campus- Manage 5 interns and advise students organizations, research groups on sustainability and zero waste projects

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Freelance Sustainability Coordinator for clients like Ford, Facebook, and Delta.

Worked directly under the Music Festival Sustainability Director as one of three Supervisors overseeing entire catalog of sustainability program and waste diversion measures.

North America

Consults in the area of sustainability on Red Bull’s Culture event programs for Red Bull titled culture event properties.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

The nation’s largest nonprofit installer of clean energy technologies, GRID develops and implements renewable energy projects. GRID creates and installs solar projects that serve low-income households and communities.

Climate Reality Leader

B.A. Honors_Negotiation, Conflict Resolution And Peacebuilding

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Environmental Studies