044: Choosing the Planet over Profit with Akshay Raj of 1Ō8 SPORTIF

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three years ago, Akshay Raj and his wife brought together their business and fashion industry experience to create 1Ō8 SPORTIF. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1Ō8 SPORTIF is a slow-fashion brand that bridges the gap between activewear and athleisure and creates sustainable garments built to last.   </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to Mollie and Akshay discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why Akshay and his wife have a make less, make better philosophy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to be sustainable at the manufacturing, packaging, and shipping levels of business</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The danger of “greenwashing” in the fashion industry </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Becoming one of the first adopters of DHL's Go Green initiative</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why Foundr's “How to Run Facebook Ads” course was one of his best business investments</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Implementing reviews into their Facebook ad creative</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why did they donate unsold pieces during Black Friday</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">And much more sustainable business advice… </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who do you want to see next on the podcast?</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Zero to Foun