Intelligent Blends,the San Diego-based sustainable manufacturer of single-serve and bagged beverages – and parent company of Maud's Coffee&Tea – announced the completion of a massive solar installation, which now powers all of its house-brand operations.
At the cutting edge of sustainable, ethical and Earth-conscious production and manufacturing practices, Intelligent Blends says it’s proud to lay claim to several other "firsts" that set a standard for globally aware decision making within the industry. As the first company to commercialize the use of highly recyclable Poly Propylene #5 K-cups, it was able to address the concerns of earth-minded consumers regarding the waste historically generated by single-serve beverage packaging. Then, the company took things a step further by being the first to have their K-Cups certified recyclable by SCS Global, an international leader in third-party certification, validation and verification for environmental, sustainability and food safety and quality performance claims.
CEO and Founder Michael Ishayik said, "The addition of solar-power to our production facility was a logical next step in ensuring that we continue our legacy of producing great products for our customers and partners the right way."