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Nuestra Historia

Liderando la Solución al Plástico Oceánico

Durante más de un siglo, hemos trabajado con una idea clara: los materiales no deben desperdiciarse y el planeta merece algo mejor.

Hoy, la contaminación por plástico es uno de los mayores desafíos ambientales. Billones de piezas de plástico llegan a los océanos, afectando ecosistemas, comunidades y el futuro de las próximas generaciones. Creemos que las empresas deben ser parte de la solución.

Con más de 110 años de experiencia, desarrollamos sistemas que recuperan plástico antes de que llegue al océano, fortalecen el reciclaje y convierten residuos en nuevos materiales. Nuestra misión es clara: retirar el plástico de entornos vulnerables y devolverlo a la economía como un recurso útil.

Working to Solve the Ocean-Bound Plastic Crisis in the Western Hemisphere

For more than a century, our work has been guided by a simple belief: materials should never be wasted, and our planet deserves better.

Today, one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time is plastic pollution. Trillions of pieces of plastic are circulating through our oceans, threatening ecosystems, communities, and future generations. We believe businesses have a responsibility to be part of the solution.

With over 110 years of recycling experience, we are using generations of knowledge to build real systems that recover ocean-bound plastic, strengthen recycling infrastructure, and transform waste into new materials. Our mission is not only to remove plastic from vulnerable environments, but to return it to productive use within the circular economy.

Más de 110 Años de Experiencia en Reciclaje

Nuestra historia comenzó en 1910, cuando Phillip Kirstein recorría las calles de Nueva York recolectando materiales descartados para su reventa. Lo que empezó como un pequeño esfuerzo familiar pronto se convirtió en algo más grande: una trayectoria basada en la innovación, la resiliencia y la convicción de que los residuos pueden transformarse en oportunidad.

Cuatro generaciones después, ese mismo espíritu sigue guiando nuestro trabajo. Desde la recolección de textiles y periódicos hasta el desarrollo de infraestructura moderna de reciclaje, nuestra familia ha dedicado más de un siglo a ayudar a las industrias a recuperar valor de materiales que antes se consideraban desechos.

Hoy, continuamos ese legado con un nuevo propósito: proteger el planeta e impulsar la economía circular.

1910

Phillip Kirstein inicia el negocio familiar, recorriendo las calles de Nueva York en busca de textiles, metales, periódicos y otros materiales reciclables para su reventa. Su espíritu emprendedor da inicio a un legado de ambición y creatividad en la familia Kirstein.

1930

El hijo de Phillip, Abraham Kirstein, expande el negocio familiar y abre la primera instalación de reciclaje en Connecticut.

1975

Harold Kirstein, hijo de Abraham, instala la primera prensa de alta densidad en Nueva Inglaterra, con capacidad para procesar 50,000 toneladas de material reciclable al año.

1998

Los hermanos Brent y Zachary Kirstein, bisnietos de Phillip, se incorporan al negocio familiar y se enfocan en fortalecer las operaciones de recolección, reciclaje, clasificación y gestión administrativa. En 2010, lanzan 4G Recycling para gestionar programas de reciclaje a gran escala y expandir las capacidades de la empresa.

Hoy 

Tras casi una década construyendo relaciones en la República Dominicana, Brent y Zachary identifican una mayor oportunidad en la isla. Ambos establecen una alianza estratégica con AE Global con la visión de desarrollar productos de empaque sostenibles.

110+ Years of Recycling Expertise

Our story began in 1910, when Phillip Kirstein walked the streets of New York City collecting discarded materials for resale. What started as a small family effort quickly became something greater: a legacy built on innovation, resilience, and a belief that waste could become opportunity.

Four generations later, that same spirit continues to guide our work. From the early days of collecting textiles and newspapers to building modern recycling infrastructure, our family has spent more than a century helping industries recover value from materials once considered waste.

Today, we carry that legacy forward with a new purpose: protecting our planet and advancing the circular economy.

1910

Phillip Kirstein starts the family business, roaming the streets of New York City in search of textiles, metals, newspapers, and other recyclables for resale. His entrepreneurial spirit begins a legacy of ambition and creativity in the Kirstein family.

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1930

Phillip’s son, Abraham Kirstein, expands the family business and opens its first recycling facility in Connecticut. 

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1975

Harold Kirstein, Abraham’s son, installs the first high-density baler in New England to process 50,000 tons of recyclable material per year. 

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1998

Brothers Brent and Zachary Kirstein, great-grandsons of Phillip, joined the family business and focused on strengthening operations across collection, recycling, sorting, and accounting. In 2010, they launched 4G Recycling to manage large-scale recycling programs and expand the company’s capabilities.

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Today

After nearly a decade of creating relationships in the Dominican Republic, Brent and Zachary recognize a greater opportunity on the island. The duo forge a strategic partnership with AE Global with the vision of creating sustainable packaging products.

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110+ Years of Recycling Expertise

Our story began in 1910, when Phillip Kirstein walked the streets of New York City collecting discarded materials for resale. What started as a small family effort quickly became something greater: a legacy built on innovation, resilience, and a belief that waste could become opportunity.

Four generations later, that same spirit continues to guide our work. From the early days of collecting textiles and newspapers to building modern recycling infrastructure, our family has spent more than a century helping industries recover value from materials once considered waste.

Today, we carry that legacy forward with a new purpose: protecting our planet and advancing the circular economy.

1910

Phillip Kirstein starts the family business, roaming the streets of New York City in search of textiles, metals, newspapers, and other recyclables for resale. His entrepreneurial spirit begins a legacy of ambition and creativity in the Kirstein family.

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1930

Phillip’s son, Abraham Kirstein, expands the family business and opens its first recycling facility in Connecticut. 

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1975

Harold Kirstein, Abraham’s son, installs the first high-density baler in New England to process 50,000 tons of recyclable material per year. 

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1998

Brothers Brent and Zachary Kirstein, great-grandsons of Phillip, joined the family business and focused on strengthening operations across collection, recycling, sorting, and accounting. In 2010, they launched 4G Recycling to manage large-scale recycling programs and expand the company’s capabilities.

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Today

After nearly a decade of creating relationships in the Dominican Republic, Brent and Zachary recognize a greater opportunity on the island. The duo forge a strategic partnership with AE Global with the vision of creating sustainable packaging products.

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Nuestro Liderazgo

Cuatro generaciones de experiencia en reciclaje continúan guiando nuestra misión de construir un futuro más circular y sostenible.

Zachary Kirstein

Director Ejecutivo

Brent Kirstein

Socio y Director General de Operaciones

Andres Fanjul

Socio de la Empresa

Jeff Davimos

Socio de la Empresa

Mike Forenza

Socio de la Empresa

Pedro Moline

Presidente Internacional

Jacqueline Aramboles

Directora de Sostenibilidad

Peg Sherry

Directora de Ventas

Vianca Romero

Gerente de Desarrollo de Negocios

Trabaje con Propósito

Forme parte de un equipo comprometido con proteger el planeta y recuperar plástico antes de que llegue al océano.