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29/11/2025 Update : The certificate for Lenovo AI Now has been expired. This now no longer to be valid for AI transparency status as DIAMOND. Subject: UL Certification Status for Lenovo AI Now Lenovo AI Now currently holds a UL Verification ID: V848832 Certification validity window: Sep 30, 2024 — Nov 29, 2025 (expired) Rating awarded: AI Model Transparency Score — DIAMOND Certificate holder: Lenovo (Beijing) Action Notice Certification expires 29 November 2025 AI Now components in devices across the fleet will remain active until expiry Post-expiry action: Operational evaluation and continued deployment subject to recertification status on 30 November 2025 Summary No disruption at present Monitoring period now active Users do not need to take action; administrators will enforce compliance See on the main UMC page:  https://umcbloggerofficial.blogspot.com/2025/11/removal-of-lenovo-ai-now-from-umc-fleet.html Issued by: UMCIPC — Advisory ...

UMC Initiative Project Center (UMCIPC) — Systems Reliability Division TL;DR: Online ads — especially video ads — add CPU/GPU work, network activity, and background scripts that measurably increase power draw. Several academic and industry tests show ad-blocking or ad-blocking browsers can extend battery life by noticeable amounts (single-digit to mid-teens percent in real tests). For your ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 battery (FRU LNV-01AV448 , Li-Ion, 39.96 Wh ), that can translate into ~12.9% → about 5.15 Wh of extra energy used by ads in a typical browsing/video scenario (example based on Opera’s test). ( Opera News ) Why ads matter for battery life Ads are not just pictures — they are often animated HTML5 units, autoplaying video, tracking pixels and JavaScript that: Force the CPU and sometimes GPU to decode and render animated/video ad content (higher CPU/GPU load → higher power). ( ScienceDirect ) Increase network use (streaming video ads or frequent trackers) which keeps Wi-Fi...

  UMC Initiative Project Center – Sustainability & Impact Blog Recycling plastic bottles has become one of the most important environmental strategies in the world today. However, behind every recycled bottle are complex decisions, operational challenges, material limitations, and global supply chain pressures . This article outlines the realities of plastic bottle recycling — supported by verified data and reliable sources — and the challenges that organizations face when trying to scale sustainable solutions. 1. Why Recycled Bottles Matter Plastic bottle waste is one of the largest contributors to global pollution. According to the OECD Global Plastics Outlook (2022) : The world produces over 460 million tonnes of plastic annually. Only 9% is actually recycled into new products. Over 22% leaks into the environment or is mismanaged. PET bottles (Polyethylene terephthalate) are one of the most recyclable plastics, yet recycling rates vary widely by region. ...