March 24, 2008 - By Dhyana LeveyMar. 24, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Eat corn with corn. The compost waste sits in a modest heap about a foot high.Biodegradable utensils and containers won't go to this composting project. But the manufacturer decided to switch to corn.The clear containers, known as "bioplastic," are also made of corn.