Competitors can tackle environmental problems by working together - but it requires a shift in mindset

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Alex Robinson, Hubbub's CEO, lifts the lid on a new collaborative coffee cup return scheme involving numerous retailers across 40 locations in Glasgow

I once heard a Ford executive describe the future of mobility. It went something like this: Instead of owning a car, you'd subscribe to Ford. In the morning, you drive a shared Ford car to the park and...

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