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Plastic-Free Rating
Office & School
Mainstream Brand
Office & School·Elmer's

School Glue (6-Pack, 4 oz)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
AP Certified non-toxic. Water-based formula. No harmful solvents. Elmer's is the most popular school glue brand in the US. A safe choice for children's crafts.
PFR Recommended

6-pack 4 oz school glue. AP Certified non-toxic. Water-based formula. Elmer's is the most popular school glue brand.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
5
Transparency
7
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Office and school supplies contain phthalates (in vinyl binders, folders, and backpacks), BPA (in thermal receipt paper), and VOCs (in markers, glues, and correction fluid). Children spend 6-8 hours per day in school environments with these products.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Elmer's school glue is AP Certified non-toxic and water-based — no harmful solvents. A safe choice for children's crafts and school projects.

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