Presentation Will Highlight Advancements in Bio-based, Sustainable Plastic Materials Development and Growing Global Demand

Hawthorne, Calif. (May 27, 2008) -- Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, will present at the Jefferies & Company, Inc. 5th Global Clean Technology Conference on June 5, 2008 in New York City at 2:30 PM EST. Cereplast Chairman and CEO Frederic Scheer will address the growing global demand for new, sustainable plastic materials that limit dependence on petroleum and reduce their environmental “footprint” while remaining economically competitive with traditional plastic products.  Scheer will be accompanied by Randy Woelfel, president and COO and Stephan Garden, senior vice president, Finance and Business Development.

The conference will highlight a range of leading players and emerging growth companies addressing today's critical energy supply and security issues, environmental concerns and sustainability challenges. This one-day event will feature nearly 60 companies and highlight the most diverse range of sectors within the industry to date including advanced batteries, biofuels, energy demand response, energy infrastructure, industrial biotechnology, solar, water and wind.

An audio webcast of the Cereplast presentation, both live and replay, will be available at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/jeff25/cerp

About Cereplast, Inc.

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary bio-based, sustainable 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. On the cutting-edge of bio-based plastic material development, Cereplast now offers resins to meet a variety of customer demands. Cereplast Compostables™ resins are ideally suited for single use applications where high bio-based content and compostability are advantageous, especially in the food service industry. Cereplast Hybrid Resins™ products combine the high bio-based content with the durability and endurance of traditional plastic, making them ideal for applications in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics and packaging.  Learn more at www.cereplast.com.