HSR Zero Waste President Jamie Kaminski Appointed Managing Director of ZWIA
President Jamie Kaminski Appointed Managing Director of ZWIA HSR Zero Waste is pleased to share that our President, Jamie Kaminski, has been appointed Managing Director of the Zero Waste International Alliance following confirmation by the ZWIA Board of Directors. In this role, Jamie will provide strategic leadership and coordination for ZWIA’s international work while continuing […]
Global Zero Waste Learning – Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Zero Waste Strategy
Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Organic Waste, and Practical Zero Waste Strategy Organic waste is one of the most important areas of zero waste strategy because it connects directly to disposal reduction, organics diversion, contamination control, resource recovery, circular economy planning, and climate action. At the Global Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, organic waste […]
Bringing Global Zero Waste Learning Back to Canadian Sustainability Strategy
Global Zero Waste Learning for Practical Sustainability Strategy in Canada Zero waste is a global priority, but real progress happens through practical local action. That message came through strongly at the Global Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, where governments, municipalities, international organizations, technical experts, researchers, and civil society leaders came together to explore […]
SITE Canada Earth Month Event
SITE Canada Earth Month Event: Practical Zero Waste Strategies for Events in Vancouver On April 28, HSR Zero Waste participated in the SITE Canada Earth Month event in Vancouver, bringing together event professionals, venues, and industry leaders focused on event sustainability and waste reduction. As part of the event, Jamie Kaminski moderated a panel and […]
Turning Recycling into Community Impact in PoCo
Turning Everyday Recycling into Community Impact In celebration of Earth Month 2026, HSR Zero Waste and HSR Services are collaborating to launch our first community recycling and donation drive in Port Coquitlam. This event is designed to demonstrate how everyday materials can be transformed into measurable environmental and social impact. Taking place at the HSR […]
Why Zero Waste Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage for Canadian Businesses
Zero Waste Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage for Canadian Businesses As climate policy tightens and operational costs continue to rise, Canadian organizations are being forced to rethink how they manage waste. What was once seen as a back-end operational expense is quickly becoming a strategic lever for cost reduction, risk management, and sustainability leadership. At […]
The Real Value of Zero Waste (Featured by CNO)
How HSR Helps Organizations Reduce Risk and Build Resilience Waste is one of the fastest growing operational costs for Canadian organizations. As recycling markets fluctuate and regulations continue to evolve, effective waste management requires more than basic collection services. It requires strategy data and systems that can adapt over time. HSR Zero Waste is featured […]
Top Sustainability Certifications to Consider for 2026
Why Businesses Are Focusing on ESG in 2026 As the year comes to a close, businesses across Canada and beyond are preparing their sustainability and ESG priorities for 2026. Whether your goals include strengthening your performance, improving ESG reporting, or pursuing third-party recognition, certification can play an important role in demonstrating environmental leadership. At HSR […]
We won the 2026 Clean50 Top Project Award!
HSR Zero Waste is proud to share that our Convention Centre Zero Waste Transformation Project has been recognized as one of Canada’s most impactful sustainability initiatives, earning the 2026 Clean50 Top Project Award. This national recognition celebrates projects that deliver measurable sustainability outcomes and leadership across Canada. And we’re honoured to stand among the top […]
Zero Waste vs. Recycling ?
When many organizations hear the term “Zero Waste”, they immediately think of recycling bins and collection programs. While recycling is an important part of waste diversion, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Zero Waste goes further than that, it’s about prevention, redesign, and system-wide change. For commercial facilities, understanding the difference between Zero Waste […]