NEW YORK & HAWTHORNE, Calif. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2006--The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) announced today that it has granted the use of its logo to Duni Corporation on thermoformed food containers made with Cereplast resins. The Compostable Logo is a joint effort between the U.S. Composting Council and the BPI to identify plastic products which are designed to biodegrade in municipal and commercial composting systems. All products certified by the BPI meet ASTM D6400 "Specifications for Compostable Plastics." They have been tested by independent laboratories and the results have been reviewed by scientific experts in the field of biodegradable plastics.

Cereplast(TM), Inc., (OTCBB:CERP) produces BPI-certified resins using a patented and proprietary manufacturing process that incorporates starch and other biodegradable components, including PLA from NatureWorks(R) LLC.

Cereplast and Duni Corporation, manufacturer of high quality take-out containers and paper products for the foodservice and retail industry, partnered to produce this sustainable take-out packaging, which is 100% compostable, in response to increasing demand for environmentally friendly products by restaurants and consumers. Duni is producing both hinged and two-piece containers made from Cereplast sustainable resin.

Steven Mojo, Executive Director of the Biodegradable Products Institute, stated, "BPI is proud to reward Duni and Cereplast's efforts to develop these food containers. When consumers see the BPI logo, they have third-party certification that the product will not leave any plastic pieces or residues. By continuing to replace everyday plastic items with those that are compostable and sustainable, we reduce waste and make it easier for restaurants and consumers to do their part for the environment."

"We are pleased that BPI has acknowledged our partnership with Duni and our successful development of biodegradable and compostable food containers. With ever-increasing petroleum prices and concerns about resource sustainability, Duni foodservice containers made with Cereplast resins will lead the way in demonstrating that the time is right for retailers and restaurants to think about environmentally-friendly alternatives to disposable plastics," said Frederic Scheer, President and CEO of Cereplast.

Added Mikael Nordin, President and COO of Duni Corporation, "Cereplast's resins offer a flexible, practical solution for sustainable foodservice containers. Working together, we have created an environmentally-friendly product that will have a wide range of applications and address consumer interest in seeing renewable solutions in food packaging."

About Biodegradable Products Institute

BPI is a multi-stakeholder group, involving people and organizations that produce, use or recover biodegradable plastic products. It promotes the growth of biodegradable plastics through education, use of scientifically-based standards and cooperative efforts with organizations in Europe and Asia. To learn more, visit the website at www.bpiworld.org.

About Cereplast, Inc.

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary starch-based, renewable plastics. Cereplast resins are not fossil-fuel based, offering price stability and competitive costs compared to traditional resins. Cereplast's uniquely formulated resins are certified biodegradable and compostable by BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute). This means that these plastics return to nature quickly and safely, a clear preference point for environmentally responsible consumers. Cereplast resins can be used in all major converting processes such as injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding and extrusions. Cereplast is publicly traded on the NASD's Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board market under the symbol CERP. Learn more at www.cereplast.ocom.

About Duni Group

Duni Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Duni AB, Sweden. Duni is a leading global company in trend-setting concepts that bring convenience to everyday life and enhance any eating or drinking occasion, whether at home, in a restaurant, for take-away, at a hotel or within the food service industry. Duni AB reports revenues of approximately $850 million in 2005 and employs about 3,300 people in some 25 countries. The major markets are in central and northern Europe, Asia & Pacific and the Americas. The Americas is one of the fastest-growing markets.

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Cereplast, Inc.

Cereplast, Inc.

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary starch-based, renewable plastics. Cereplast has developed a breakthrough technology to produce proprietary bio-based resins which are used as substitutes for petroleum-based plastics offering price stability and competitive costs compared to traditional resins. Cereplast resins can be used in all major converting process such as injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding and extrusions. Made from renewable resources such as corn and potato starch, Cereplast resins are certified biodegradable and compostable by BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) and have comparable or superior performance characteristics to conventional plastics and return to nature quickly and safely. Learn more at www.cereplast.com.

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