Georgia-Pacific Awards Major Contract to Cereplast

Cereplast to Supply Bio-Plastic Resin for New Dixie EcoSmart Product Line
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB: CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based,
sustainable plastics, today announced that it will supply Compostables® resin to
Georgia-Pacific Professional Food Services Solutions for the manufacture of its
recently introduced line of Dixie EcoSmart beverage solutions.

Dixie EcoSmart products include Cereplast Compostables resin-lined paper hot
cups made from at least 95 percent renewable resources and the Insulair line of
insulated cups, available in 12 and 25 percent post-consumer recycled fiber.
EcoSmart products are designed to allow operators to enhance their environmental
stewardship position.

All Dixie EcoSmart products can be processed successfully in commercial
composting operations. The Cereplast Compostables resin-lined paper hot cups are
100 percent compostable because the fiber portion and the coating are fully
compostable. Cereplast Compostable resin contains Ingeo PLA supplied by
NatureWorks.

"This is a tremendous step forward in the approach we take to responsible
manufacturing," said John Mulcahy, vice president - category, Georgia-Pacific
Professional Food Services Solutions. "The EcoSmart line represents some of the
most groundbreaking products available to operators and is just one example of
our dedication to providing sustainable solutions that create a positive impact
on the world around us."

"The Georgia-Pacific award is the largest contract in the history of Cereplast
and represents our most important commercial achievement to date," said Frederic
Scheer, Chairman and CEO of Cereplast. "We are grateful for this opportunity to
supply one of the world`s leading manufacturers with our bio-plastic resin. We
applaud the introduction of this new product line that demonstrates
Georgia-Pacific`s commitment to innovative products that support sustainability
goals."

About Georgia-Pacific Professional

Georgia-Pacific Professional is a provider of hygienic dispensing systems,
towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery and napkins. Two
business groups operate under the Georgia-Pacific Professional business. The
Washroom and Wiper Solutions group provides the full range of products to market
segments including office buildings, healthcare, manufacturing, and lodging
facilities. The Food Services Solutions group focuses on such segments as
restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. The Georgia-Pacific
Professional business features such well-known product brands as enMotion,
Compact, Dixie, EasyNap, SmartStock and Brawny Industrial. For more information
on Georgia-Pacific Professional, please call 1-866-HELLO GP (435-5647) or visit
www.gppro.com.

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 aims to be 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® 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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Cereplast, Inc.
Philippe Ravera
(310) 676 5000
investor.relations@cereplast.com
or
Georgia-Pacific Professional, Food Services Solutions
Michelle Wagner
404-652-6668
Michelle.Wagner@gapac.com

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