Last month, the UK government’s Committee on Climate Change released a report advocating a legally binding target to reduce net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. As momentum continues to build throughout public and private sectors, innovators across our capital are creating novel solutions to help every day individuals and businesses in reducing their footprint.

From apps that help you share excess food with those who need it to biodegradable water sachets made from seaweed, here’s a glimpse into a few of the London-based start-ups driving forward our city’s sustainability initiatives.