Footprint Celebrates Earth Day 2022 with Over Half a Billion Paper Straws Sold Milestone
Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, announced that it has sold more than half a billion plant-based straws since 2019 supporting customers including McDonald’s in Canada, Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread in their efforts to eliminate plastic straws. Footprint’s paper straws, which underwent a year of testing before launch, are designed to prioritize strength and retaining their shape to provide an experience that consumers expect without the plastic.
“This week on Earth Day, we ask people to take a pause and think about the little things they can do to make a difference in their community. If plastic was a country, it would be the world’s fifth largest greenhouse gas emitter, beating out all but China, the U.S., India and Russia,” says Footprint co-founder and CEO Troy Swope. “People can pledge to eliminate single-use plastics, including straws, by switching to plant-based materials and getting more educated about ways they can contribute to a healthier planet.”