David Kistner BIOGRAPHY: Entrepreneur & Environmentalist
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Photo Credit Susty: David Kistner, CEO Green Apple Cleaners
David Kistner formed Green Apple Cleaners when his wife was pregnant with their twin boys. As first time parents they read many books and articles about pregnancy and infant care. Several guides warned that pregnant women should avoid dry cleaning because of the harmful, often toxic chemicals — including Perchloroethylene or “perc” hydrocarbon and silicone — used by 99% of cleaners. With three years of research and careful assembly of the startup team, Green Apple Cleaners launched in Oct 2006 to capitalize on the opportunity within the NYC dry cleaning market to offer an eco-friendly alternative using clean efficient CO2 and water as opposed to traditional dry cleaning methods which are carcinogenic and ground water contaminants.
After an acquisition and retrofit of an existing dry cleaning plant in 2006, Green Apple Cleaners (under Kistner’s branding eye and continuous environmental initiatives and innovations) has grown from a single store / plant into a large multi-state operation serving over 10,000 customers in over 800 building in NYC through a combination of a fleet of the most fuel efficient delivery vehicles (including the industries first pedal trike) servicing 7 daily routes, 3 NYC store fronts and 2 NJ store fronts.
David Kistner continued to prove leadership even after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in December of 2007. He is often quoted as saying “Cancer saved my life, my relationship with my wife and my company” as it forced him to re-address how the company operates (hiring additional personal – restructuring job duties and committing to be the best) and where and how he spends his time (more time with his now 6 year old twin boys and wife).
- TIME Magazine Green Apple Cleaners Shout Out
- Green Apple Cleaners: Eco Friendly Dry Cleaning & Wash
- CO2 v. Organic Cleaners Battle of the Green Claims (Video)
- Cleaning Clothes & Fabrics with Carbon Dioxide and the Solvair Hybrid System
- David Kistner Wins Green Business of the Year Award Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
- Go Green Expo: Edible Apples from Eco-Friendly Cleaners Green Apple
- 1 Million Dollars, 8 Cities, Thousands of Trees: Root for NYC (or your own city if you must !-)
- 350.org Campaign Launches in 8 Languages Today VIDEO 90 seconds WATCH >>
- Enviro New Wave Focuses on Issues Beyond Eco-Tips
- iPhone: Greener Gadget Yes or No?
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