Canadian Zero Waste Leader to Represent Nation at Global Sustainability Forum in Istanbul
HSR Zero Waste President Jamie Kaminski's invitation to the Global Zero Waste Forum 2025 highlights Canada's growing influence in international sustainability discussions and waste reduction efforts.
The invitation of HSR Zero Waste President Jamie Kaminski to participate as a partner organization at the Global Zero Waste Forum 2025 in Istanbul represents significant recognition of Canada's leadership in the global sustainability movement. This international forum, hosted by the Zero Waste Foundation from October 17th to 19th, brings together sustainability leaders, policymakers, and innovators to advance discussions on the Zero Waste Hierarchy, responsible resource management, and circular economy solutions.
Kaminski, who also serves as a Board Member of Zero Waste Canada, emphasized the importance of this global platform for sharing Canada's progress in waste prevention and highlighting leadership from Port Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities region. "Being part of this global conversation allows us to share Canada's progress in advancing responsible waste prevention and highlight the leadership coming from right here in Port Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities," Kaminski stated. The participation reinforces Canada's commitment to the international Zero Waste movement alongside organizations like the Zero Waste Foundation and Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA).
Zero Waste Canada, as the Canadian national affiliate of the Zero Waste International Alliance, promotes waste reduction, Zero Waste certifications, and circular economy practices nationwide. Through its participation in the Global Zero Waste Forum, the organization continues to support collaboration and policy development aligned with international Zero Waste best practices. The organization connects local initiatives with global standards to promote responsible resource use and sustainable waste reduction through education, advocacy, and certification programs.
HSR Zero Waste operates as an environmental consulting firm specializing in Zero Waste planning, waste diversion, and sustainability education, helping organizations across Canada achieve measurable environmental results through innovative, data-driven strategies. As an official certification support partner for Zero Waste Canada, HSR Zero Waste assists organizations in navigating the process for Zero Waste Canada Facility Certification and Event Certification, providing guidance and education to ensure effective certification outcomes. More information about their services can be found at hsrzerowaste.com.
The forum provides a crucial opportunity to showcase Canada's efforts in Zero Waste implementation while facilitating knowledge exchange with global partners. This international collaboration reinforces the shared vision of creating sustainable, waste-free future systems that prioritize waste prevention, resource recovery, and circular economy solutions. The recognition of Canadian leadership at this global level underscores the country's growing influence in shaping international sustainability policies and practices, particularly in waste reduction and resource management strategies that align with the Zero Waste Hierarchy principles.