或許大家都很欣賞身邊注重環保的朋友們，他們自備購物袋、水瓶，和吸管等等。那種欣賞除了是因為他們在信念上表現堅持外，更多的是來自於堅持背後的功夫與付出的時間。說白了，就是對於現代人來說，彷彿注重環保，就要接受它附帶的不便。
Swiss Advance 的便攜式可伸縮餐具代表的正好相反。Swiss Advance 這品牌由 Peter Meyer 創立，他希望透過不同產品，令更多人欣賞大自然的美；這解釋了 Swiss Advance 的產品方向 ── 注重可持續性、設計簡約，而且適合戶外用。而作為瑞士 Zero Waste 及 1% For The Planet 的成員之一，他們在製作過程裏的每個步驟都非常謹慎，盡力在每一個細節減少塑膠廢物。
這套餐具體積小巧、線條柔和，設計重點是那一顆可以上下滑動的白色小圓點。使用後，只需要把沾到食物或醬汁的部分收回去，就可以直接放進手提包，之後再慢慢清洗。餐叉與餐刀分別只有12克和14克重，大概讓人沒有藉口去說難以攜帶吧。
利用滑動的設計我們並不陌生，特別是在文具的區域，𠝹刀及筆型橡皮擦也是同樣。同一原理套用在餐具上，卻轉化成一個嶄新的體驗。生活，往往是一念之間。
Do you have some environmentalist friends who always bring their own shopping bags, reusable bottles, and even reusable straws with them? It is very inspiring to see how they turn their belief into actions, not to mention their persistence to live up to their values. This, however, has raised an interesting question — why do we tend to associate eco-friendliness and sustainability with inconvenience?
The portable and retractable cutlery set produced by Swiss Advance has provided a solution to the inconvenience of being nature-loving. Founded by Peter Meyer, Swiss Advance is a brand that aims at bringing people closer to nature through a variety of products. Their products are designed based on sustainability, minimal design, and suitable for outdoor use. The brand is a member of Zero Waste Switzerland and 1% for the Planet, Swiss Advance strives for reducing plastic waste in every step of their manufacturing process.
The cutlery set is small in size and features a clean design. The most distinctive design on the fork and knife is the little white dot that allows you to slide open or retract the cutlery. Retract them after using, and your luggage can stay clean. You can wash them thoroughly once you are home. The fork weighs 12 gram, and the knife weighs 14 gram, the lightweight simply leaves you with no excuse not to bring them along.
Retractable design can often be seen in stationery like box cutters and eraser pens. Applying a similar design to cutlery has given it a fresh new look. It is always delightful to see how a small change in design can bring a big change to our everyday habit.
