HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2007--Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP), manufacturer of proprietary bio-based renewable plastics, announced today that Thomas Bash will be joining the management team as Vice President of Engineering and Production. Dr. Bash will play a key role in the expansion of Cereplast's proprietary production process and ongoing R&D efforts.

Since the commercial launch of its patented bio-based plastic resins in the 4th Quarter of 2006, Cereplast has focused on scaling up its production capacity to meet increased customer demand. Two of the Company's converter customers, Genpak and Innoware, have now introduced full lines of biodegradable and compostable of single-use foodservice ware products to the market.

Dr. Bash, who previously served as a consultant to Cereplast, will be joining the Company on a full-time basis on July 1, 2007. Mr. Bash has over 15 years in starch processing and polymer research. Prior to joining Cereplast, Dr. Bash was Technical Director at Ametek Westchester Plastic and was instrumental in developing and leading a production and technical team in scaling the starch compounding operations and improving production efficiencies. Dr. Bash holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University.

At Cereplast, Dr. Bash will be directly responsible for overseeing all aspects of production. To date, he has been instrumental in improving processing efficiencies for the Company's proprietary bio-based resin processing technology. Under Dr. Bash's guidance, Cereplast has been able to increase its annual production capacity to 50 million pounds, while achieving costs of the Company's bio-based resin that are competitive with petroleum-based alternatives.

"This is an exciting time for Cereplast. We are at an inflection point in transforming years of research into a commercial reality," said Frederic Scheer, CEO and Founder of Cereplast. "Dr. Bash brings a unique processing background to the Company that will be key to our commercial success."

About Cereplast

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary bio- ased, renewable plastics which are used as substitutes for petroleum- ased plastics in all major converting processes -- such as injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding and extrusions -- at a pricing structure that is competitive with petroleum based plastics. Cereplast's uniquely formulated resins are certified biodegradable and compostable by BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute). Learn more at www.cereplast.com

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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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