Biolan is a Finnish company producing substrates for growing house and garden plants, fertilizers, composters, waste water treatment systems and urban farming products. The company was founded in 1974 to find a profitable and environmentally friendly way of recycling manure from broiler chicken production. No synthetic fertilizers are used in the products, making them suitable for organic farming. The company emphasizes sustainable development in its operations. For example, Biolan operates its own wind power plant.