We've seen a lot of news surrounding the topic of paper straws over the last couple of years. Companies like Starbucks, Hyatt, and American Airlines are working to move away from single-use plastic straws completely. 

As companies work diligently to make environmentally conscious choices, paper straws are definitely going to become a part of everyday life.

Manufacturers and distributors worldwide all rely on industrial adhesive to get the job done. From binding books, packaging products, adhering labels, or developing paper products, using dependable adhesive matters. The glue used on your production line doesn’t just help the finished product come together; it can mean the difference between expensive production costs and high productivity. Choosing the right kind of adhesive matters, but how to select the right one?

Have you ever heard the old saying "Take the horse to the glue factory"? 

If you're here, you've probably heard that saying and wondered what horses have to do with glue. Here's where that quote originates from, as well as more about what raw materials are really used to manufacture glues.