Posts by Preston Barta
Quest 2016 Year in Review
In 2016, our corporate focus was on growth and expansion—bringing efficient, sustainable operations services to more industry partners than ever before. As we welcomed new clients and verticals to the Quest family, we used our core values of client satisfaction, leadership, teamwork and success, to weave new lines of business into the fabric of Quest.…
Read MoreCEO Ray Hatch Featured in Dallas Business Journal
Quest CEO Ray Hatch sat down with Shawn Shinneman of the Dallas Business Journal to discuss the vision of the company, its impact and growth. Read the article below. A Quest for growth: New CEO wastes no time boosting revenue at sustainability company For a company with something like 40,000 client locations, the team at…
Read MoreWhy Water Sustainability Matters
Like other natural resources, water should be used responsibly and sustainably. Decreasing supply and increasing demand have stressed global water supplies, making it all the more important for businesses and manufacturers to develop water sustainability programs. Water Supply Though 75 percent of our planet’s surface is covered in water, only one percent of the Earth’s…
Read MoreWater Efficiency in Beverage Manufacturing
Water efficiency is important in every aspect of the supply chain in the beverage manufacturing process. Water is used not only as an ingredient in beverages but also used in the cultivation additional ingredients, manufacturing processes, packaging, and transportation—all of which contribute to the total water footprint of the end product. In most cases, beverage…
Read MoreInbound Logistics Magazine: Quest’s Insights on Hazardous Waste Management
Inbound Logistics’ recent feature story, “Hazmat Transportation: Have a Safe Trip,” details the changing rules for transporting hazardous materials. Quest’s Tim Semones says new regulations can help retailers save costs. “The Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule, proposed in August 2015, will help retailers and others that may occasionally generate very small quantities of hazardous waste,…
Read MoreQuest Adds Fortune 100® Manufacturer to Portfolio of Clients
Quest continues to expand its portfolio of Fortune 100® clients with recent additions like an iconic American manufacturing brand. The manufacturer of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment chose Quest to manage the waste and recycling programs at three of its plants, including the company’s corporate headquarters, with the intent to gradually deploy a similar program…
Read MoreWaste Minimization Solution for Airline Ice
When one of the nation’s largest airlines needed a new solution for recycling ice removed from in-flight beverage services, Quest’s team of waste minimization experts jumped at the chance to create a customized program to meet their needs. The passenger airline carries an average of 128 pounds of ice on each flight, some of which…
Read MoreQuest food recycling Featured In The Huffington Post
In a recent article, Farm Animals Actually Eat People’s Leftovers — And It’s Good For The Planet, the Huffington Post explored the benefits of feeding unsellable food from restaurants and grocery stores to livestock. Quest’s Quest’s food recycling program was featured in the article. Quest Resource Management Group helps grocers and other companies reduce the amount…
Read MoreSustainability Data: Insights at Your Fingertips
Data drives business. It helps us find actionable insights that lead to operational developments and financial gains. Sustainability data is no different. When presented properly, recycling program data can help leaders make timely and efficient decisions related to sustainability needs and goals. Data Visualization and Customization Full visibility to reporting data is key to any…
Read MoreSocial Impact of Food Waste
Issues surrounding food waste expand beyond the environmental impact associated with excess use of natural resources and emissions. With millions of Americans struggling to gain access to nutrient-rich foods —like fresh fruits, vegetables and meat — each day, food waste impact our society as well as the environment. According to Feeding America, 48.1 million Americans,…
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