hot glue is a petrochemical just like plastic.
They do make biodegradable hot glue [1] but it's still not perfect. It's biodegradable and certified compostable under industrial conditions but it still has a polymer base. It's also not ideal for projects that are always in UV light.
https://www.poweradhesives.com/adhesives/tecbond-214b/
It is plastic, nothing else.
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They do make biodegradable hot glue [1] but it's still not perfect. It's biodegradable and certified compostable under industrial conditions but it still has a polymer base. It's also not ideal for projects that are always in UV light.
https://www.poweradhesives.com/adhesives/tecbond-214b/