HSR Zero Waste Wins Clean50 Top Project Award for Convention Centre Transformation

HSR Zero Waste has been honored with the 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award for its Convention Centre Zero Waste Transformation Project, recognizing the initiative as one of Canada's most impactful sustainability efforts this year. The project showcases how large-scale facilities can transition toward circular operations through customized zero waste planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement strategies.

Led by President Jamie Kaminski and supported by both HSR Zero Waste and convention centre teams, the initiative achieved measurable reductions in landfill contributions while improving recycling and composting outcomes. By addressing complex waste streams and creating data-driven strategies, the project demonstrated practical approaches to waste reduction that deliver both environmental and operational benefits. The Clean50 Top Project Awards celebrate initiatives across Canada that demonstrate measurable sustainability impact and leadership.

This recognition highlights HSR Zero Waste's ongoing commitment to helping organizations achieve practical, lasting zero waste solutions. Founders Stan and Della Kaminski accepted the award on behalf of the entire HSR team at the Clean50 Summit and Award Ceremony in Toronto. "This recognition reflects the dedication and collaboration behind every project we take on," said Jamie Kaminski. "We're proud to share this success with our community and everyone who continues to support the journey toward a circular, waste-free future."

The company's sustainability journey began more than four decades ago when founder Stan Kaminski and his partner Della started collecting newspapers from local hotels to raise money for the Gibsons Boys Club. What began as a small community initiative evolved into a lifelong mission to reduce waste and approach resource management differently. "It's amazing to look back and see how far we've come — from collecting newspapers with a pickup truck to leading national zero waste projects," said Stan Kaminski.

Building on these foundations, Jamie Kaminski founded HSR Zero Waste in 2019, expanding the organization's vision to help modern businesses achieve circularity and measurable sustainability outcomes. Today, the company 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 www.hsrzerowaste.com.