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Annual Awards Program Recognizes Companies, Services And Products Within The Rapidly Expanding Pet Industry That Exemplify Excellence & Innovation

THORNTON, Colo., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies (“Ascent” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASTI), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, continues to set precedence via its new standard for rapid delivery of space-mission enabling PV products. The Company has now delivered mission-optimized solar array blanket spaceflight hardware assemblies to multiple customers, each in under three weeks from order.

The microplastics market is undergoing a transformative shift driven by heightened environmental concerns, regulatory changes, and technological innovation. As microplastic pollution awareness rises, industries are moving from traditional synthetic polymers to sustainable alternatives, presenting both challenges and opportunities. The market primarily includes applications in personal care, agriculture, and industrial sectors, with primary microplastics like polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene prevalent. Regulatory measures, such as the EU's REACH Regulation, are accelerating the phase-out of conventional microplastics, boosting demand for alternatives like natural exfoliants and biodegradable polymers. These alternatives face technical and economic hurdles, with higher costs and manufacturing challenges. However, the push toward sustainable materials is driving innovation.