From 7-10 September 2008 the international congress 'Electronics goes green 2008+" will take place in Berlin, Germany.

The Joint International Congress and Exhibition "Electronics Goes Green 2008+" is organised in conjunction with the "1st World ReUse Forum" by Fraunhofer IZM and Technical University.
Electronics Goes Green 2008+  wants to build on the tradition of the conferences Electronics Goes Green 2000 and 2004, and claims to be the meeting point for specialists from all over the world working in the realm of electronics and the environment. This year's presentations will focus on the following main topics:
•   Legislation: Impacts, Improvements & Harmonization
•   Products, Systems & Sustainable Technologies
•   Management & Social Responsibility

The final programme is now available.

During one of the sessions, the eWaste situation in Africa, and specifically in Ghana will be looked into.