The present disclosure provides biodegradable adhesive compositions and methods of making the same, including a latex and a biodegradation agent, wherein the latex preferably has a total solids content from 50 wt% to 90 wt%, and wherein the biodegradation agent is preferably present in an amount from about 0.5 wt% to 5 wt% based on the total solids content of the latex. Also, the present disclosure provides biodegradable flooring products and methods of making the same.