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WORLD'S FIRST WIND-UP RADIO AVAILABLE FROM FOE
13 September 1996
The world's first wind-up radio, the Baygen Freeplay, is now nationally available
in Friends of the Earth's Natural Collection catalogue - at 10 less than
the RRP.
Powered by an easy to use winding handle, the Baygen Freeplay needs no electricity -battery or mains. The power is literally in your hands! With its stylish and robust design you can take it anywhere.. So if you're out of batteries, out of reach, out in the garden or just hanging out, the Baygen can keep you in touch with the world. It's a great alternative to the waste and cost of the battery-hungry portable. All this with no compromise on sound. No wonder the Freeplay was voted Best Product and Most Popular Product at the 1996 BBC design awards.
By buying a Baygen Freeplay direct from Friends of the Earth you not only save money,you know that your purchase is on a sound footing. Your money will help to support Friends of the Earth's campaigns to protect the natural world and a percentage of profits from all sales of the Freeplay in the West will be used to provide radios to needy areas in the developing world.
The Friends of the Earth Natural Collection catalogue contains a whole range of other products to inspire and capture the imagination - from the new hemp toiletries to popular organic cotton clothing and glasses transformed from bottles. It's not only a perfect place to start your Christmas shopping, it's an ideal opportunity to show friends and family practical ways of helping the planet and people in the developing world.
The Freeplay can be ordered, price 59.99 by phone on 01225 442288 (catalogues also available).
If you're a journalist looking for press information please contact the Friends of the Earth media team on 020 7566 1649.
Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Sep 2008
