Case+Studies

// Analysis of Existing Similar Projects //
 * Case Studies **

=Nonprofit Recycling Network= The [|Nonprofit Recycling Network] is a website that allows people to list their old equipment/technology on the site, so interested companies will contact them. It is almost like an online marketplace for donators and companies or individuals interested in recycling or reusing the technology.


 * Common trends with our project/final product:**
 * Central hub for donators and donatees
 * Mediator/arbitrator role (so the NRN is the neutral party that assists in the technology transfer)
 * Has links to Web 2.0 applications such as Del.icio.us, Digg, Facebook, etc.

On the NRN site, you [|browse] through the list of wares according to state/district, most recent offerings, age, name of organizations, etc.

For instance, if I was interested in the Mac, I would click the "request this equipment" link, fill out the form and send my request to the donator. NRN does not do anything but serve as a connection point for the two groups of people.


 * Problems with the site**
 * Very outdated looking - the site layout, colour scheme, basic header makes the site look very **unprofessional** and **suspicious**. The terms say "all rights reserved © 2001", meaning that that is probably the last time the site was updated. However, donators are continuing to list their wares on the site.
 * Too much text (long paragraphs of bolded text, and it's bolded for no apparent reason)
 * You have to wait for people to contact you. If no one does, your technology is still sitting around, useless. You also do not get to choose who you want to donate to.

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