who we are

Listen to a short 3 ½ minute audio recording made by some of our colleagues about who we are, why we make natural plant care products and what they think about those products.

Discovery of Liquid Mulch

It all began in 2007 with an idea about how to make a biodegradable plastic film that solves a number of issues & problems for growers. While working with farmers and the Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, I found that traditional films, whether or not they are degradable, are a hassle to work with. Seven years later Liquid Mulch came to be and we have been improving it ever since.

Ruben Lenz

Chemist & President, Advanced Bio Products

Two people installing a grow light in our laboratry

Why buy from us?

Advanced Bio Products (ABP) is a Canadian, family owned business located in Ontario and I am proud of what we have accomplished. That is why I guarantee your satisfaction.

You will also find that using my products is less expensive than the chemical alternatives.

I started as a Polysaccharide Chemist over 35 years ago and I always had the desire to make industry more sustainable by substituting petroleum based, synthetic chemicals with naturally derived ones. ABP is the extension of that. It brings the successes I have brought to large chemical companies to your home.

I have helped Industry save over 4,000,000 L of crude oil. Each time you use one of my products from this store you are helping the world reduce our reliance on petrochemicals.

Our natural plant care products such as Liquid Mulch, Seaweed Fertilizer and Nutritional Leaf Spray (cleaner & brightener) will help preserve your plants beautifully, help keep your home environment stay safe and are also great for the planet. Finally, we use local ingredients as much as possible, I look forward to serving you!

passionate about plants

Made from plants for plants. Our main product, Liquid Mulch, was developed over a period of 10 years by our polysaccharide chemist in cooperation with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies, Ontario Corn Growers association, University of Guelph, Vineland Research Institute, local tree nurseries and many others. It is the ideal, chemical-free way of keeping a weed-free garden. Discover the benefits of Liquid Mulch for yourself.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to help you create and maintain a healthy living environment by reducing our reliance on petroleum based, synthetic chemicals.

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About Us

At ABP we develop, make and sell organic, biodegradable, and natural products. They will help you keep your home environment safe and healthy Your plants will thrive beautifully and, at the same time, they are great for the planet. ABP was inspired by our parent company Advanced Micro Polymers, our founder, Ruben Lenz, has more than 35 years of experience as a polysaccharide chemist. We have put together and continue to make new products for beautifying your indoor and outdoor gardens.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world that respects the environment by reducing our dependence on petrochemicals and reducing unnecessary waste.

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