Posts by Mark Savage
Quest’s 2024 in Review: Navigating the Twin Challenges of EV & AI in Waste Management and Vendor Consolidation
– Dec. 17, 2025 – In 2024, Quest Resource Management Group achieved significant milestones, setting a strong foundation for an even more innovative and collaborative 2025. We introduced processes to better utilize various industry associations and partnerships that were previously underutilized. Our philanthropic efforts also saw significant progress with the establishment of the Cheryl Skidmore…
Read MoreDecoding Eco-Lingo: Understanding 9 “Green” Terms in Sustainable Business Conversations
– November 21, 2024 – Summary: Green’ terms like greenwashing, greenhushing, and greenstalling often come up in discussions about environmental practices and corporate accountability, but what do they really mean? Understanding the language of sustainability is critical for businesses navigating today’s eco-conscious marketplace. Let’s take a closer look at these terms and explore nine “green” terms…
Read MoreQuest’s 2023 in Review: AI’s Role in Business, Clean Energy Solutions & Sustainability Talks
– Dec. 14, 2023 – Quest Resource Management Group hit several milestones in 2023. We advanced services to our clients by adding deeper expertise in our core verticals and received a U.S. patent for Quest Proganics®. Additionally, Quest generated operational improvements by leveraging AI and IoT as part of our digital transformation, and we continued…
Read More3 Questions About the Future of Business Waste & Recycling in 2023
– Feb. 16, 2023 – These days, every industry is full of unexpected turns. But, with new federal/state/local regulations and growing customer demands, how does one expect to keep tabs on it all while maintaining a profitable business? Want to know something? Waste secretly runs our businesses – and partnering with a reputable…
Read MoreBusiness Sustainability in 2023, 3 Key Developments and Reasons for Optimism
– Jan. 19, 2023 – Expect to see accelerated progress toward resolving some of the planet’s most vexing challenges and more organizations (like yours) to step up! Fueled by rapidly changing regulatory and reporting standards and investor appetites for ESG performance, more products, services and supply chain practices are being developed with sustainability in mind.…
Read MoreA Year in Review: ESG, Sustainable Strategies and Getting Recession Ready
– December 14, 2022 – Compared to New Year’s Resolutions, there’s a certain practicality that comes with “past-year reviews.” They can be more informal, valuable and actionable – which is why we’re looking into the rearview. Over the past year, we’ve checked different industries’ pulses and dug into hot topics such as…
Read MoreThinking Comprehensively: How Your Business Can Basket Waste Knowledge from EV Batteries
– October 19, 2022 – Note: The following content is based on an article Quest Resource Management Group wrote for The Buzz – EV News about the profitability and sustainability of recycling EV batteries. While the content may seem more geared toward auto dealers and fleet operators, it’s clear the electrical vehicle conversation is impacting all…
Read MoreRecession Ready? How Sustainability Strategies/Data Could Prepare Your Business to Survive, Accelerate Out of Economic Downturns
– September 22, 2022 – Note: The following content is based on an upcoming piece Quest Resource Management Group wrote for Fleet Equipment Magazine about sustainable efforts for fleet operators ahead of a looming recession. Our original guide has been repurposed and adapted for your business. When it comes to recession, here’s what’s…
Read MoreReduce Restaurant Costs: 5 Tips Every Restaurant Should Know
The COVID-19 outbreak has presented unique challenges in every community, but the restaurant industry has been particularly impacted. Stay at home orders, closures, and operation restrictions have left millions of business owners seeking ways to re-open safely while finding ways to reduce restaurant costs. Here are 5 ways to reduce restaurant costs when re-opening during…
Read MoreCarbon Neutrality Is Shaping The Fleets of The Future
Achieving carbon neutrality is becoming an increasingly popular goal. Between countries announcing carbon neutrality goals in the next decade and some of the world’s largest companies like Lyft, DHL, Ikea, BMW, John Deere, and Daimler making bold commitments about achieving carbon neutrality, reducing carbon emissions is becoming an essential part of operations. According to TheClimateGroup.org,…
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