Cloud Computing Helps Reduce E-Wastes
Project Description
Personal Resources and Project Plan
Implementation Plan
Project Budget and Business Plan
The Vancouver City Council recently approved a policy requiring all new building rezoning to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold standard. This change is expected to be implemented from January 31, 2011 onwards, and is estimated to result in creating new green buildings annually, thus automatically creating new green job opportunities in the city. Hence, keeping the city council's plans in mind, this project is aimed towards creating Sustainable Community Development, Faculty of Environment. The topic chosen for the business plan is based on the concept of Cloud Computing and how it helps in reducing emissions of electronic waste (E-wastes). The entire project is based upon installing of an integrated cloud computing system to a 36 level high-rise condo Burnaby, BC.
Upon approval, this project will not only be beneficial to my real estate company, but also prove to be a great asset for the Canadian Government along with other well-known bodies such as Environment Canada (EC) and Waste Reduction and Management Division (WRMD) Moreover, I expect complete support from these environmental bodies as they have been involved in the Basel Convention Law, an international treaty which aims to reduce the amount of e-waste being transported to developing countries. However, on the contrary the Electronics Stewardship Association of British Columbia (ESABC) and Western Canada Computer Industry Association (WCCIA), these two organizations may not be quite happy for my project, because they receive a monthly fee from the computer producers based on the number of item sold.
General Project Overview
Project Overview
To install an integrated cloud computing system to a 36 level high-rise condo named Centre Strada near Metrotown, Burnaby, BC. This project will be in line with Vancouver City Council's policies towards building establishments that meets the Leed Gold Standards.
Mission and Vision
Vision: To be the pioneers in providing cost efficient standard of living.
Mission: To reduce the emission of E-Wastes and raise the living standards of clients towards a 21st century high-end technology
Strengths and Core Competencies
A reduction in demand for purchasing new electronic devices.
A reduction in the emission of e-wastes thus protecting the global environment.
Owner's own commitment and dedication towards the project.
Lower costs in comparison to competitors
Challenges
As Cloud Computing is a relatively new technology and still in its testing phase, thus it has to deal with pressure from competitors within the existing field. Nevertheless, the project will be strongly supported by the Vancouver Government and the BC Government.
Project Description
Introduction
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