Cereplast, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of bio-based resins in the United States. Its resins are used as substitutes for conventional, petroleum-based plastics in various applications, including the manufacture of food service items, such as utensils, plates, cups, and straws. The company’s resin are also used in various conventional processes, including injection molding to manufacture utensils, plates, and cups; thermoforming to manufacture cups and hard plates; blow molding to manufacture film for compostable bags; and extrusion for paper lamination or for straws. In addition, it provides core procurement services in setting up specialized waste recovery processes for organic materials. This enables governments, businesses, communities, schools, and individuals in the use and disposal of biodegradable packaging on organic material through waste recovery systems. The company was organized in 2001. It was formerly known as Biocorp North America, Inc. and changed its name to Cereplast, Inc. in March 2005. The company is based in Hawthorne, California.