Energy storage technologies such as Electrical Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC) have become increasingly important in the modern world. Binders can play an essential role in EDLCs as they help to increase their efficiency, performance, and cycle life. Water-based binders are preferred in EDLCs due to their low cost, environmental friendliness, and ease of use. In this study, the influence of water-based binders on the mechanical and electrochemical properties of EDLC electrodes was investigated. Three different water-soluble natural polymers, such as potato starch, xanthan gum, and carrageenan, have been studied at different concentrations. These green binders were modified by crosslinking agents (citric acid, malic acid, succinic acid, and glutaric acid) in order to enhance adhesion to the current collector and cohesion of the activated carbon particles. The occurrence of crosslinking reactions was characterized by FTIR and TGA. Carbide-derived carbon was also used as active carbon in the electrodes, which significantly impacted the mechanical properties of the electrodes. In order to overcome this challenge, pre-coating of the current collector was implemented, and its effect on electrode adhesion and cohesion was investigated. SEM and adhesion tape tests are used to characterize the mechanical properties. Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, galvanostatic cycling, and hold voltage (“floating”) tests are used to determine their electrochemical properties.