Waste avoidance - Commitment to less waste

Waste avoidance is more than a declaration of intent for the AWM. For example, at the Oktoberfest, as for all Munich events on public grounds, the rule is: Returnable instead of disposable. The Munich concept for avoiding waste saw its 10th anniversary in 2005.

The AWM promotes environmentally friendly alternatives:

• Secondhand shop "Halle 2", a store for used goods from our recycling yards
• Online portal fpr flea markets in Munich: Münchner Flohmarktportal
• Shredding service for garden waste
• Composting service for large housing complexes
• Rental of mobile dishwashers and returnable tableware
• Ban of disposable crookery with events on public ground

The AWM helps with information – on paper and on the Internet:

• Repair guide for Munich and surrounding counties
• Second hand guide for Munich and surrounding counties
• Composting and shredding in the city
• Tips for making gift wrapping, envelopes and cards