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The main driving forces on the development of eco-friendly wood adhesives are based on environmental sustainability, costs savings, recyclability, reusability and health benefits, in comparison with synthetic resins. Lignin, tannin, proteins and carbohydrates are the main renewable raw materials being studied. Taking as a premise the technical performance of different bio-based alternatives, in comparison with formaldehyde-based resins, it is necessary to evaluate the environmental profile of such products in order to assess the pros and cons. In this regard, this manuscript addresses the industrial-scale design and environmental evaluation, through the Life Cycle Assessment methodology, of four formaldehyde-free bio-adhesives. For this purpose, the use of renewable resources such as Organosolv (OSL) and kraft (KL) lignins, soy (SPI) and tannins (MT)), crosslinked and hardened with NIPU (non-isocyanate …