Cereplast, Inc. (CERP) Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell


ADVISORY, Aug. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Cereplast, Inc. (CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square to celebrate the company's listing on the NASDAQ Stock Market on April 13, 2010.

In honor of the occasion, Frederic Scheer, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cereplast, Inc. (CERP), will preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET        

Contacts:

Cereplast Investor Relations Contact:
Andrew W. Haag
IRTH Communications, LLC
(866) 976-4784
cerp@irthcommunications.com

Cereplast Media Contact:
Bari Trontz
Trontz Public Relations
(212) 293-9051
bari@trontzpr.com

Company Contact:
Nicole Cardi
Cereplast, Inc.
(310) 615-1900 ext. 154
ncardi@cereplast.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:

Robert Madden
(646) 441-5045
Robert.Madden@NASDAQOMX.com

Feed Information:

The Opening Bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on Galaxy 19 C/15, downlink frequency 4000 vertical. The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Madden at (646) 441-5045.

Radio Feed:

An audio transmission of the Opening Bell is also available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Ascent fiber 1623 as well.

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx

Photos:

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About Cereplast, Inc. (CERP):

Cereplast, Inc. (Nasdaq: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(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 NASDAQ OMX:

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