Have a bunch of plastic spoons leftover from a summer barbecue? Turn those plastic eating utensils into a serious-statement decor piece with this easy DIY! This project turns plain white spoons into a ...

If you're looking for a fun way to spruce up your wedding decor or a corner of your space, DIY this candle holder that also doubles as a pretty vase. We came across this idea on Pinterest and had to ...

During his daily bus commute in the bustling Indian city of Hyderabad, there was something that really bothered Narayana Peesapaty. "Everybody was eating something on their way to work," says ...

Some 40 million tons of reusable plastic cutlery get thrown away every year, most of them after a single use. This plastic can take up to 1,000 years to break down in the environment. Meanwhile, they ...

An exhibit at the London Design Biennale presents hundreds of spoons as a way to start a conversation about how even good design can have unintended results. Disposable spoons are a scourge on the ...

Send your question to Umbra! Q. We get cute, colorful, (supposedly) biodegradable plastic spoons at a local frozen yogurt joint. They would be perfect to reuse for my 2-year-old son, except that I’m ...