HSR Zero Waste has won the 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award, recognizing the company's Convention Centre Zero Waste Transformation Project as one of Canada's most impactful sustainability initiatives this year. The award celebrates initiatives across Canada that demonstrate measurable sustainability impact and leadership, highlighting HSR Zero Waste's ongoing commitment to helping organizations achieve practical, lasting zero waste solutions that drive both environmental and operational results.
Led by President Jamie Kaminski and supported by the HSR Zero Waste team and Convention Centre teams, the project showcased how large-scale facilities can transition toward circular operations through customized zero waste planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. By addressing complex waste streams and creating data-driven strategies, the initiative achieved measurable reductions in landfill contributions while improving recycling and composting outcomes.
Representing HSR Zero Waste at the Clean50 Summit and Award Ceremony in Toronto were founders Stan and Della Kaminski, who accepted the award on behalf of the entire HSR team. This recognition reflects the dedication and collaboration behind every project the company undertakes, sharing success with the community and supporters of the journey toward a circular, waste-free future.
The story of HSR Zero Waste began with its parent company, HSR, founded more than four decades ago. On January 1, 1980, HSR founder Stan Kaminski, alongside his partner Della, began their recycling journey by collecting newspapers from local hotels to raise money for the Gibsons Boys Club. What began as a small act of community care grew into a lifelong mission to reduce waste and do things differently.
Building on these strong roots, Jamie Kaminski founded HSR Zero Waste in 2019, expanding the organization's vision to help modern businesses achieve circularity and measurable sustainability outcomes. Today, HSR Zero Waste provides zero waste planning for organizations across Canada and beyond, helping clients turn sustainability goals into tangible, data-driven results. For more information about HSR Zero Waste and its sustainability programs, visit https://www.hsrzerowaste.com.
This award demonstrates the growing importance of circular economy principles in commercial operations, particularly for large facilities like convention centers that generate significant waste streams. The successful transformation project provides a replicable model for other facilities seeking to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. For detailed information about the Top Project Award for the Convention Centre Zero Waste Transformation, visit https://www.clean50.com/projects/convention-center-zero-waste-transformation/.
The recognition comes at a critical time when organizations across multiple sectors are seeking proven strategies to meet sustainability targets and reduce waste management costs. The project's success in achieving measurable reductions in landfill contributions provides valuable insights for other large-scale operations facing similar challenges. As businesses increasingly prioritize environmental responsibility, the demonstrated approach offers a practical pathway toward achieving meaningful sustainability outcomes while maintaining business efficiency.
