FAQ: HSR Zero Waste's Clean50 Top Project Award and Zero Waste Innovation

What award did HSR Zero Waste win and for what project?

HSR Zero Waste won the 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award for their Convention Centre Zero Waste Transformation Project, recognizing it as one of Canada’s most impactful sustainability initiatives.

Why is this award significant for HSR Zero Waste?

This award highlights HSR Zero Waste’s leadership in zero waste innovation and their commitment to helping organizations achieve practical, lasting sustainability solutions that drive both environmental and operational results.

How did HSR Zero Waste achieve zero waste transformation at the convention centre?

They achieved this through customized zero waste planning, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement, and data-driven strategies that addressed complex waste streams, resulting in measurable landfill reductions and improved recycling/composting outcomes.

Who were the key people involved in this award-winning project?

The project was led by President Jamie Kaminski with support from the HSR Zero Waste team and convention centre teams, while founders Stan and Della Kaminski accepted the award at the Clean50 Summit in Toronto.

When and where was the Clean50 Award ceremony held?

The Clean50 Summit and Award Ceremony took place in Toronto, with the award announcement made on October 16, 2025.

What is the background and history of HSR Zero Waste?

HSR Zero Waste evolved from parent company HSR, which began in 1980 when founder Stan Kaminski collected newspapers for community fundraising, growing into a lifelong mission to reduce waste before Jamie Kaminski founded HSR Zero Waste in 2019.

What services does HSR Zero Waste provide?

HSR Zero Waste provides zero waste planning for organizations across Canada and beyond, helping clients turn sustainability goals into tangible, data-driven results through circular operations and measurable outcomes.

Where can I find more information about HSR Zero Waste and this award?

For more information about HSR Zero Waste, visit www.hsrzerowaste.com, and for details about the Top Project Award, visit www.clean50.com/projects/convention-center-zero-waste-transformation/.