Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025APP Group and Charta Global Lead Sustainable Packaging EffortsPaper straws have become almost omnipresent in restaurants, bars, and fast food outlets as the hospitality industry has rushed to abandon plastic in response to consumer backlash. According to Data Intelligence, the drinking straw market in North America itself was valued at USD 3,208.44 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.26% to reach USD 5,099.80 million by 2031.