HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2006--William Kelly, Chief Technical Officer of Cereplast, Inc.(TM) (OTCBB:CERP), a producer of renewable and biodegradable resins that are alternatives to petroleum based resins, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Bioplastics Processing Conference. The conference is the first of its kind and will focus on issues related to the recent technology advances for polymer compounds that are derived from "environmentally friendly" renewable resources. Some of the key participants in the conference include DuPont (NYSE:DD), NatureWorks Llc., and Metabolix (NASD:MBLX). In addition, pertinent industry issues, such as all major processes and degradability, will be discussed. Mr. Kelly, who will be closing the two-day conference, will focus on the topic of "Displacing Petroleum-Based Plastics with Bio-Products."

The conference will be held at the Marriott City Center in Charlotte, North Carolina from December 5-6, and is being hosted by Plastic Technology Magazine and Polymer Process Communications.

About Cereplast

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietarybio-based, renewable plastics which are used as substitutes for petroleum-based 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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