Which is the fastest electric vehicle - a motorcycle or a car?

Pilot Jeremy Rowsell is planning a very unusual flight in his small, single-engined Cessna 172. It'll be 10 day 10,500 mile journey starting in Australia and stopping in Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, and France, before wrapping up in London. Sounds like fun!

Reducing energy usage around the home will save you money and help the planet too. Reducing energy has not got to be complicated or hard work. Here is a look at various ways it can be achieved.

As more and more countries become plastic bag free, here is a guide as to the reasons why (1 million plastic bags are used per minute!), and how to make the transition from single-use plastic bags to reusable bags.

Did you know...On average every person throws away seven and a half times their body weight each year?

That’s right folks, the award-winning Green Grants scheme is back for the fourth year in a row, and this time, it’s easier than ever before to apply.

​Green energy solutions range from the simple and effective to the downright impractical, but it’s widely believed the best ideas for new green energy solutions will likely come in the form of passive technologies that don't require people to make drastic changes their lifestyles, we all lead busy lifestyles at the end of the day!

Welcome to my brand new blog - your first stop for all your eco news!

We’ll also keep you updated on everything going on at The Green Insurance Company, including our regular competitions, promotions and giveaways.

To kick off 2013, we’re giving you 13 top tips to help you on your way to a more eco friendly you!

So let’s kick-off, shall we?

Some may regard it is as an i-sore (see what we did there?) but we can’t help but be impressed by Apple’s new massive solar farm as it attempts to boost its green credentials.

That’s right folks, the award-winning Green Grants scheme is returning for the fourth year in a row and this time it’s easier than ever before to apply.