CEREPLAST : Cereplast, Inc. to Present at Merriman Capital's Annual Investor Summit in New York City on November 16, 2010

Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, compostable and sustainable plastics, announced today that Frederic Scheer, Founder, Chairman and CEO, will present at Merriman Capital's 7^th Annual Investor Summit in New York City on November 16, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Cereplast, Inc. will offer a live audio webcast of its presentation at 2:30 p.m. ET on November 16, 2010, as well as an archived replay, which may be accessed in the investor relations section of the Cereplast, Inc. website at www.cereplast.com.

To arrange a one-on-one meeting with Cereplast management, please contact either your Merriman sales person or the MKR Group, Cereplast's investor relations firm, at cerp@mkr-group.com.

Conference Details:

• Merriman Capital's 7^th Annual Investor Summit
• November 16, 2010
• Intercontinental New York Hotel in Times Square
• More information can be found at: http://www.merrimanco.com

About Cereplast, Inc.

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® Resins are ideally suited for single use applications where high bio-based content and compostability are advantageous, especially in the food service industry. Cereplast Sustainables® 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.

About Merriman Holdings, Inc.

Merriman Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions that invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services and corporate & venture services, and specializes in three growth industry sectors: CleanTech, Consumer, Media & Internet and Technology. For more information, please go to www.merrimanco.com.

Cereplast, Inc.
Nicole Cardi
310-615-1900 x154
ncardi@cereplast.com
or
MKR Group, Inc.
Investor Relations
Charles Messman or Todd Kehrli
323-468-2300
cerp@mkr-group.com