HAWTHORNE, Calif., December 22, 2008- Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB: CERP), manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, today announced that it will supply DenTek®, a leading oral care company, with bioplastic resin for its new Natural Floss Picks, the first biodegradable/compostable floss pick on the market.
DenTek® decided to manufacture its Natural Floss Picks using Cereplast Compostables® resin based on biodegradability/compostability and technical characteristics.Products made with Cereplast Compostables® resin are renewable, ecologically sound substitutes for petroleum-based plastic, replacing nearly all petroleum-based content with bio-based materials formulated from “building block” resins such as PLA from NatureWorks®.
“We’re very pleased that DenTek® selected our Compostables® resin for its Natural Floss Picks,” said Frederic Scheer, Chairman and CEO of Cereplast. “Each day, we are seeing more and more manufacturers developing and manufacturing environmentally safe and sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastic products.”
“We developed the Natural Floss Pick based on consumer, customer and employee feedback, as well as our continuing commitment to creating environmentally-friendly oral care products,” said Lex Shankle, VP of Marketing at DenTek. “Cereplast’s bioresins provided us with a way to create this first-of-its-kind green floss pick without sacrificing quality or performance.”
Natural Floss Picks deliver the same high-quality flossing experience that is expected from DenTek floss with approximately one-third less waste. The handles are certified to be 100% compostable by the Biodegradable Plastics Institute (BPI), and the packaging is made from 100% recyclable material.
About DenTek Oral Care, Inc.
DenTek® was founded by John Jansheski in Petaluma, California and relocated to Maryville, Tennessee in 2001. He remains CEO today. Since its inception in 1982, DenTek® has focused on providing innovative oral care products for professionals and consumers. The company began with the Dental Pik™, and now offers over 25 products designed for health care professionals and oral health zealots. DenTek’ products go beyond brushing and provide solutions for flossing, braces care, teeth grinding, jaw pain and much more. As the spirit of innovation and dental hygiene fever continues to drive the company, DenTek leads the way in providing fresh, innovative solutions to meet the needs of oral health conscious consumers. DenTek products can be purchased at major retailers across the country. DenTek offers a full-line of oral care products helping you to be your healthiest. Visit www.DenTek.com to learn more about DenTek Oral Care. 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 Compostable® 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® 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.
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Contact:
For Cereplast, Inc.
Athan Demakos
(312) 375-1957
For DenTek Oral Care, Inc.
Melinda Pritchett
info@dentek.com
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