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Natural Adhesives
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Sustainability:
There are many kinds of both homemade and bio based adhesives that can be considered natural, at least to some extent. These adhesives are made with biodegradable and either plant or animal based materials, with limited synthetic materials, making them good sustainable options. They also emit much lower amounts of VOCs for this reason.
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Sources - DIY or Retail:
Most store bought natural adhesives tend to be industrial and need to be bought in bulk. The best way to source natural adhesive for individuals is to make it themselves.
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