Posts by Preston Barta
2019 Restaurant Trend # 3: Transparency – Show Off your Progress
Current trends that are driving the restaurant business like localization, being transparent, and participating in socially responsible programs aren’t always as easy to adapt to large-scale operations. Single location restaurants have a huge advantage when it comes to being flexible with their waste reduction, management, and recycling options – but that doesn’t mean that multiple…
Read More2019 Restaurant Trends # 2: Corporate Social Responsibility
No matter the industry, corporate social responsibility is more important to consumers now than it has ever been, which is why it is the 2019 restaurant sustainability trend # 2. People want to know that companies not only take care of their employees, but also take care of the people in the communities in which…
Read MoreAustin Passes City Ordinance for Food Waste Recycling
In response to the food waste epidemic in the US, Austin, Texas is the first city in the state to pass a local ordinance that prevents restaurants from disposing of food waste in landfills. This landmark ordinance in the capitol city is yet another significant step in reducing food waste state-wide. New Food Waste Landfill…
Read More2019 Restaurant Trend # 1: Farm to table Restaurants
The “farm-to-table” concept in the restaurant business isn’t new, but it’s gaining popularity by leaps and bounds. It is the 2019 # 1 sustainable restaurant trend. Consumers like knowing that their food is fresh and free of pesticides, hormones, and additives. For a one-location restaurant, this is an easy enough concept to follow because their…
Read MoreTop 3 Restaurant Challenges for 2019: Solved
The restaurant industry is becoming increasingly complex as overall awareness is beginning to take a more direct role in how consumers spend their money. The advent of social media and constant technological connections are changing the way anyone does business these days, and the foodservice industry is no exception. The most important challenges that restaurants…
Read MoreWhite Paper: "Environmental Law Changes Impact Collision Centers"
The world of collision centers requires a lot of knowledge, hard work, problem-solving skills, and effective time management to produce positive outcomes—both for customers and facilities. These needs are even more apparent for collision centers, which take on some of the most difficult and complicated repair jobs. Fixing cars after major accidents means approaching each…
Read MoreManaging Auto Body Shops Bondo Sanding Debris
One aspect of body shops waste management has to deal with is sanding debris, namely bondo dust & debris. Bondo is a staple in automotive body repair and has been for years, but with changing environmental regulations it can be hard to stay on top of what is expected when it comes to disposal. Better…
Read MoreQuest Fleet Sustainability Program Case Study
One of Quest’s clients operates one of the largest commercial fleets in the United States. The company saw the need to improve the overall sustainability of their service vehicle, but needed help with designing and implementing a plan across the entire North American fleet. Thus, the client came to Quest to find closed-loop solutions within their…
Read MoreMobile Fleet Services Challenges: Compliance
With the flexibility of nimble, efficient, and on-demand maintenance available from the mobile fleet services industry providers – the days of fleet operations being tied to physical locations to have their vehicles serviced are coming to an end. The concept of mobile fleet services providers is a business model that is catching on with fleet…
Read MoreEffective Green Fleet Management Practices For Freight Companies eBook
There are plenty of reasons why operations and fleet directors may want to take a greener approach to the vehicles they manage. From corporate sustainability policies to shareholder and consumer pressure, the modern economy is full of factors that motivate organizations to focus on the environmental impact of their company vehicles. Making the most effective…
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