Posts by Mark Savage
Top Waste Strategies for Restaurants and Food Distributors In A Pandemic
The COVID-19 quarantine has presented unprecedented challenges for the restaurant and food distribution industries. Almost overnight, restaurants have gone from packed dining rooms to empty buildings. Curbside pickup and delivery options have helped ease the blow of shelter-in-place orders, but there is still an excess of food waste. Food distribution services are experiencing challenges with school closings,…
Read MoreSkip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact
Plastic waste is no longer a “problem”: it is a full-blown epidemic. Every year, roughly eight million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every coastline around the world. At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh…
Read MoreBioplastics: Solution or New Problem?
When it comes to bioplastics, there are two main forms on the market today: polylactic acids (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). PLA plastics are made from plants like corn and sugarcane by extracting the sugars and refining them. PHA plastics are made from the digestion process of microbes. PLA plastics are most commonly used for food…
Read MoreBiodegradable vs. Compostable Packaging
Biodegradable vs. Compostable Packaging In the world of sustainability, no two words are used interchangeably as much as biodegradable vs. compostable packaging. Although they are both positive aspects of a material’s ability to be broken down to its basic elements, there is a big difference between the two. Compostable For packaging material to be “compostable”,…
Read MoreFood Waste Statistics, The Reality Of Food Waste
Food Waste in America Statistics With the advent of social media, social and consumer awareness about food waste is at an all-time high. One topic that’s been extensively covered, and for good reason, is the food waste epidemic in the U.S. Newsfeeds are full of videos of eco-conscious consumers showing the carelessness with which…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Circular Economy Core Concepts
The Circular Economy Core Concepts The current global economy is built on a “take-make-waste” industrial model, and look where it’s gotten us: pollution, contamination, and depleted natural resources are everywhere. Our oceans are full of plastic. Our waters are full of harmful chemicals. Farmlands are ruined by over-production. It’s time for a change –…
Read MoreNever Pay Too Much for Used Motor Oil Recycling
Recycling used motor oil is an industry-standard practice that automotive service providers are all too familiar with. As the industry of recycling used motor oil expands to meet demand, the options for recycling are becoming more abundant and therefore, more complex. That’s where Quest comes in. Stability in an Unstable Market With years of experience…
Read More3 Construction Waste Management Best Practices
The rising popularity of green building practices is shining a spotlight on construction waste disposal in the U.S. While federal regulations are limited, states and local governments are increasingly setting new requirements for the proper management of C&D debris. According to the EPA, more than 530 million tons of C&D waste is generated across the…
Read MoreQuest’s Recalled Airbags Solution Solves Dealership’s Dilemmia
Airbags protect our most important resource – human life. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, frontal airbags have saved 42,856 lives since 2012. When paired with a lap and shoulder seat belt, frontal airbags reduce the risk of death by 51 percent, (compared with a 45 percent reduction for belts alone in frontal…
Read MoreThere’s A Reason Client Comes First In Client Satisfaction
Client satisfaction is kind-of-a big deal in business. Without it… well, there would be no business. So when we recently received a client satisfaction score of 97% we were unquestionably ecstatic. Unquestionably ecstatic – rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it!? Now we can’t mention the client by name but it’s a safe bet you’ve heard…
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