--- title: "Eco-Friendly Glues: Part One - LD Davis" description: "Eco-Friendly Glues: Part One. L.D. Davis Industries manufactures a wide variety of eco-friendly, completely non-toxic, and easily recyclable glues." image: https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/ecofriendly%20glue.png --- [![LD Davis Glues & Gelatin](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lddavis-logo.png?width=230&height=84&name=lddavis-logo.png "LD Davis Glues & Gelatin")](https://www.lddavis.com/) [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [About](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/) - [Why LD Davis?](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/why-ld-davis/) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/industries-we-serve/) - [Management Team](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/management-team/) - [Lab Capabilities](https://www.lddavis.com/lab-capabilities/) - [Products](https://www.lddavis.com/products/) - [Eco-friendly Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/) - [Liquid Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/) - [Hot Melt Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/hot-melt-glue/) - [Gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) - [Stay Tape](https://www.lddavis.com/products/stay-tape/) - [Applications](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/) - [Bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) - [Rigid Box](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/rigid-box-glues/) - [Laminating](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/laminating/) - [Food & Beverage Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/food-beverage-packaging/) - [Resources](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [FAQs](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.lddavis.com/contact-us/) - [Order Now](https://info.lddavis.com/place-an-order-lddavis-main) Blog At LD Davis, we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for our customers, our prospects and the community. Our blog is a helpful learning tool for those wanting to know more about glue best practices, news in the industry and simple answers to common glue questions. Hear it straight from the experts in every post. [Subscribe to our blog updates.](https://info.lddavis.com/blog-subscribe) ### Most Popular Posts # Eco-Friendly Glues: Part One [![Eco-Friendly Glues: Part One](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/ecofriendly%20glue.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/eco-friendly-glues-part-one) Apr 30, 2012, 1:22:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) --- ### Eco-Friendly Adhesive Products L.D. Davis Industries manufactures a wide variety of [protein-based glues](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) and [liquid water-based glues](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/), which are all eco-friendly, completely non-toxic, and easily recyclable. Today, we’d like to feature our eco-friendly protein adhesive products, which are also commonly called [animal glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) or[hide glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/). ### Protein Adhesive Eco-friendly protein adhesives have been around since ancient times, and are commonly used in bookbinding, woodworking, case making, and box-making applications. Protein adhesives are made up of just a few all-natural ingredients, which include: - Gelatin - Glycerin - Water - Epsom Salt - Corn Sugar Since these raw materials are naturally recyclable, protein adhesives are also completely biodegradable. They will begin breaking down only weeks after being recycled back into the natural environment. ![Protein Adhesive](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fillingtrays-300x225-1.jpg?width=300&height=225&name=Fillingtrays-300x225-1.jpg "Protein Adhesive") ### Background Information Protein adhesives, (just a reminder, also known as animal glue and hide glue) come in cake form and must be melted prior to use. Protein adhesives are usually applied to a substrate by use of a wheel, roller, or pad. The term protein adhesives come from the type of gelatin used in the adhesive manufacturing process, most commonly called technical gelatin. The protein found in this [gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) is animal protein, historically extracted from the hides and bones of pigs and cattle, hence the alternate names, animal glue and hide glue. We are proud of our protein-based adhesive line of eco-friendly glues. 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