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New Product Range Includes Solar and Wind Chargers
 
Uniross has just announced the launch of a new range of eco-friendly battery chargers. With gadgets an everyday part of people’s lives, an unfortunate side effect is that 660 million batteries end up in landfill sites every year. Our increasing reliance on portable power means the last thing you want to worry about is carrying spare batteries, so Uniross is making battery charging a way of life with a new range that allows you to recharge your batteries anytime, anywhere.
 
If you’re in a hurry, use the new 15 minute charger at home to save time and the environment. Or, if you’re lying on the beach, you can recharge your batteries with the new Uniross Solar Charger. Never again be caught short on a long train ride with no power and an MP3 player of songs; simply plug in the new Uniross Pod portable power pack…and why take a separate alarm clock on your travels when Uniross now has a charger that incorporates a travel clock?
 
“Our customers have told us they want to recharge batteries wherever they are – with convenience and simplicity the key,” said Mike Doole, Managing Director of Uniross. “Ultimately we want people to ditch their disposable lifestyles so we hope the new additions to our range inspire people to do exactly that.”
 
Uniross is the only battery brand endorsed by the WWF. “Throwing away batteries wastes precious resources and adds to environmental pollution," said Colin Butfield, Head of Campaigns at WWF-UK. "Recharging is a simple way people can reduce their impact on the environment, which is a key aim of WWF's One Planet Future campaign. Even better, a charger that uses the ultimate renewable energy source - the sun - means you can recharge whilst you’re on the move.”
 
With Uniross’ multiusage range, incorporating Hybrio technology you can now use the batteries straight out of the packet because they are pre charged. So they’re as convenient as a disposable battery, but when they run out you can just recharge them again and again … up to 1,000 times!
 
The new additions to the Uniross range are:
 
- Solar Charger
With USB adaptor                                                                                    
RRP £39.99
 
- 15 Minute Charger
For a faster charge: charges any battery in less than 15 minutes          
RRP £34,99
 
- NOMAD Charger
Your portable power hub: with USB adaptor                                           
RRP £19.99
 
- Wind Charger
Wind powered portable power with bike mount, integrated Li-Ion battery with
USB output and phone and game connectors                 
RRP £49.99
 
- Travel Clock Charger
Charges any battery in less than 3 hours, while you sleep                     
RRP £29.99
 
- Universal Chargers (2 models)
1.  Charges between 1 and 4 AA / AAA / C / D batteries                            
From £10.99
2.  Premium: Charges any RECHARGEABLE battery in less than 3 hours           
RRP £29.99
 
The new range of Uniross chargers is available from August from good electrical, department, supermarket and hardware stores and internet retailers.

For more information, imagery and interview requests please contact the Uniross team at:
Chocolate Communications
uniross@chocolatecom.co.uk
0208 322 1922
www.chocolatecom.co.uk
 
About UNIROSS
Founded in Bristol in 1968, UNIROSS offers rechargeable energy solutions for consumers as well as for industries and professionals. UNIROSS batteries are sold in leading stores in the UK, including Argos, B&Q, John Lewis, Asda and Amazon. HQ is based in Lognes, France, and there are another 14 sites across the world, including a distribution centre near Bristol in the UK. UNIROSS is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.

The company is committed to sustainable development beyond the production of its products. UNIROSS is the initiator of the UNIROSS Circle for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Think Tank) and the co-founder of the European association, RECHARGE, whose goal is to promote the use of rechargeable batteries and to increase collection rates. UNIROSS has been a partner of the WWF since May 2006 and is carrying out awareness actions with this association to encourage the use of rechargeable batteries by the general public. More info at www.uniross.com and www.wwf.org.uk