Recyclable is a relative term. Given a really long time you could say fossil fuels are a renewable energy source too. I think the point here is that other typ

Recyclable is a relative term. Given a really long time you could say fossil fuels are a renewable energy source too. I think the point here is that other types of bags are either sturdy enough to be reused, or paper, that decomposes MUCH faster and is not anywhere near as harmful to wildlife. In the ocean, paper would break down even faster than on land.