For those who had to eat on the go, compostable containers and flatware were available.

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It is calling on supermarkets to only use compostable and recyclable materials in its packaging where required.

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For example, food vendors in the main Olympic Park will use compostable packaging made mainly from starch and cellulose-based bio-plastics.

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Edinburgh-based Vegware Ltd earned a sustainable development award for developing compostable catering packaging and reducing landfill waste in the catering and hospitality sector.

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As with the compostable packaging, this is as much about raising awareness for the future as it is about greening the current games.

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She reuses materials as much as she can when planning and decorating, and uses compostable paper plates and cups at her parties, as well as recyclable cutlery.

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We also got set to hit the beach by checking out the world's first compostable swimsuit, and we spotted a futuristic pair of smart sunglasses that use LCD technology to block out glare.

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