Cereplast Expands Internationally.

Alec Pettigrew Appointed Senior Vice President, International Sales

HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP), manufacturer of proprietary bio-based renewable plastics, began operations in Hong Kong today, establishing its first-ever international sales office. In addition, Alec Pettigrew joined the Company as Senior Vice President, International Sales and Marketing -- Asia and Europe, laying the foundation for future global expansion.

"The growth of international markets and global focus on environmentalism make international expansion a necessity for Cereplast. Cereplast's strategy is to promote its resin both toward converters and brand owners in a global market," said Scheer, Chairman & CEO of Cereplast

Pettigrew brings nearly 20 years of experience in international sales and marketing ranging from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong, including regions in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. His addition opens new market opportunities in some of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Pettigrew's primary responsibilities include identifying new prospects in the burgeoning economies of Asia Pacific, as well as creating in-roads into the established markets in Europe. Beyond the new office in Hong Kong, Cereplast anticipates to open a presence in Europe later this year to better serve a few promising clients.

Prior to joining Cereplast, Pettigrew was Managing Director of Marlow International, a leading global supplier of promotional merchandise to Fortune 500 companies during which time he worked with The Coca Cola Company, Yum Brands, The Gillette Company, BBC and many others.

Pettigrew is a graduate of Oxford Brookes University in England, with Bachelor's of Arts degrees in Law and Accounting. In 2001, he received Hong Kong's Young Entrepreneur Award (Certificate of Excellence) for his achievement in the business community.

About Cereplast

Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary bio-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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