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Butterfield School would like to know which is better for the environment- glue or tape - to put school projects together?


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I am no expert on the process of manufacturing either of these products, but I would guess that Elmer's Glue-All or a similar white glue would be less harmful because (1) it dissolves in water, and (2) it is certifiably non-toxic as defined in the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. You should write to the companies that make the products for complete information about what they are made of and how safe they are, and then decide for yourselves.

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