That plastic bag really sucks. But your new reusable produce bag rocks SO much. Here's why: Plastic bags take anywhere from 15 to 1000 years to decompose. Only 1% of plastic bags are recycled in the United States (the rest end up in a landfill or the ocean). It is estimated that 1 million birds and thousands of turtles and other sea animals die each year from ingesting plastic bags. BUT one person using reusable bags over their lifetime removes 22,000+ plastic bags from the environment! This bag is 100% cotton muslin for breathability (produce loves that) and is washable. It is both designed and printed in California by Rise West exclusively for Seattle Seed Company.