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AVG Abfallentsorgungs- und Verwertungsgesellschaft Köln mbH

The AVG Köln is a medium-sized waste management company in Cologne, founded in 1992 as a mixed-economy company. On behalf of the city of Cologne, it operates plants for the material and thermal recycling of waste. The main tasks of the AVG Group include the operation of plants for the recycling of private and commercial municipal waste, as well as the production of energy from waste, which contributes to the supply of the city of Cologne.

Key Products and Services

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Waste Recycling: The AVG Köln recycles waste through thermal and material processes. This includes the processing of bulky waste, commercial waste and organic waste.
Energy Production: The residual waste incineration plant generates energy that is sufficient to supply a quarter of Cologne's population with electricity.
Composting: The AVG Kompostierung produces high-quality composts from organic waste and green waste.
Resource Management: The AVG Ressourcen processes materials such as paper, metal, wood and plastics.

Main Mission and Values

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The mission of the AVG Köln is to make waste management in Cologne sustainable and efficient. It relies on a combination of public responsibility and private sector know-how. The company's values include environmental protection, resource conservation and the promotion of a circular economy.

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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Circular Economy: The AVG Köln promotes the circular economy through the recycling of waste and the production of valuable resources.
Energy from Waste: The energy production from waste contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions and supports the local energy supply.
Biogas Production: The new fermentation plant enables the production of biogas from organic waste, which is fed into the city gas network.
Environmentally Friendly Products: The AVG Kompostierung offers high-quality composts as soil improvers, which can be used in agriculture and horticulture.

The AVG Köln is an important partner for the city of Cologne and its citizens by implementing sustainable waste management measures and contributing to the local energy supply.

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