Agreement Expands the Company’s Distribution to North American Plastics Processors

Hawthorne, Calif. – July 15, 2009 – Cereplast, Inc. (OTC BB: CERP), developer of proprietary bio-based sustainable plastics, today announced a new strategic partnership with Chase Plastics to distribute Cereplast’s bio-based resins in North America. This agreement signals Cereplast’s long-term commitment to broadening the supply of its bio-based resins to North American plastics processors. The strategic partnership with Chase Plastics is another indication of the rapid rate of growth of the market for Cereplast’s bio-based resins, as well as the company’s ability to supply a major channel of distribution.

Chase Plastics is one of North America’s fastest growing, full-service specialty engineering thermoplastic distributors, serving plastic processors in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. Chase Plastics delivers specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics in a wide variety of compounds encompassing every thermoplastic. Chase operates more than 20 warehouses throughout North America capable of carrying and stocking Cereplast’s bio-based resins available for next day shipping.

Plastics processors purchasing Cereplast’s bio-based resins will benefit from the many advantages that Chase Plastics offers, including local inventory and stocking programs, technical service, broad product line, and professional sales staff.

“With this agreement we are able to supply Cereplast Compostables® and Hybrids® to a wide range of plastics processors to create the innovative, “green” products that today’s brands and retailers are looking for to meet their sustainability objectives.” said Kevin Chase, President. Plastics processors interested in purchasing Cereplast bio-based resins from Chase Plastics can call 1-800-232-4273 or visit www.chaseplastics.com

About Cereplast, Inc.

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and develops 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(R) 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(R) combine 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

About Chase Plastics

Chase Plastics distributes more than 4,500 varieties of specialty and engineering thermoplastics from the industry’s leading manufacturers and global suppliers.  In addition, Chase delivers engineering expertise and blending, repacking, inventory management, third-party storage capabilities and logistics services via a network of distribution centers, warehouses and sales locations throughout North and Central America.

Chase Plastics is redefining plastics distribution with an approach to business that puts customer needs first.  Formed in 1992, Chase Plastics has built its business on the ability to respond quickly with all of the flexibility and agility that its customers require.  Based in Clarkston, Mich., Chase Plastics was founded by Kevin and Carole Chase who serve as the company’s president and vice president, respectively. 

Find more information at www.chaseplastics.com

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Contact:

For Cereplast, Inc.                             

Philippe Ravera

(310) 676 5000

investor.relations@cereplast.com