Zero Waste Canada certification programs provide recognition and verification pathways for organizations, facilities, events, and construction projects working to document and demonstrate Zero Waste progress.
Explore our programs today and take the first step towards becoming a leader in the zero waste movement & while doing your part for a healthier planet.
Zero Waste Facility Certification is for buildings, venues, campuses, institutions, commercial properties, and operational facilities seeking recognition or certification for documented Zero Waste progress.
This certification reviews facility-level practices, documentation, material management, tracking, and verified performance against Zero Waste Canada criteria.
Zero Waste Event Certification provides a recognition and verification pathway for event organizers that plan, implement, document, and demonstrate Zero Waste practices before, during, and after an event.
This certification reviews event planning, vendor and attendee engagement, material tracking, post-event reporting, and verified event-level performance.
Zero Waste Construction Certification provides a pilot recognition and verification pathway for construction, demolition, and renovation projects working to prevent waste, manage materials responsibly, document progress, and demonstrate performance against Zero Waste Canada pilot criteria.
Zero Waste Canada certification programs support organizations, facilities, events, and construction projects working to reduce waste, improve systems, track progress, and demonstrate verified Zero Waste action.
As Canada’s national affiliate of the Zero Waste International Alliance, Zero Waste Canada’s certification programs are connected to internationally accepted Zero Waste principles and support documented progress toward waste prevention, resource conservation, and circular systems.
Completed organizations will receive official recognition from Zero Waste Canada, including certification levels and badges that can be used to communicate verified Zero Waste progress to staff, stakeholders, clients, attendees, partners, and the public.
Every Zero Waste Canada certification process begins by confirming the applicant’s goals, scope, readiness, and appropriate certification option.
Depending on the certification type, applicants will begin by submitting an interest form and booking an introductory call. HSR Zero Waste will support applicants with readiness review, documentation preparation, process guidance, and certification support.
Zero Waste Canada reviews submitted documentation, verifies performance against the applicable criteria, and issues final recognition or certification decisions.
Zero Waste Canada certification is a formal recognition and verification process for facilities, events, construction projects, and organizations working to document and demonstrate Zero Waste progress.
Start by submitting a certification request. You will be connected with a Zero Waste expert who will learn more about your facility, event, project, or organization and help guide you toward the right certification option.
That is okay! The first conversation is designed to help understand your goals, current practices, and whether Facility Certification, Event Certification, Construction Certification, or another recognition option may be the best fit.
Zero Waste Canada offers certification programs for facilities, events, and construction projects. Facility Certification applies to buildings and operational sites. Event Certification applies to conferences, festivals, public events, and gatherings. Construction Certification applies to construction, renovation, and demolition projects.
Successful participants will receive official recognition or certification from Zero Waste Canada, including recognition levels, certification levels, or badges that communicate verified Zero Waste progress.
Zero Waste Canada is Canada’s national affiliate of the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA). Zero Waste Canada certification programs follow the International Zero Waste principles and are supported by the ZWIA, helping organizations show clear, documented progress toward Zero Waste.
If you are unsure which certification program is right for your organization, event, facility, or project, contact Zero Waste Canada and our team can help direct you to the right option!
