What I think we need to do to get rid of all of the plastic is to find a biodegradable replacement that can store liquids without getting wet and breaking.
It is very crucial that we stop using single-use plastics if we ever want this cycle to end, and for a clean ocean and life for the future generations and for us today.
If we recycle, it goes to a factory that can reuse it into different plastics. One example is if I recycle one plastic water bottle, it can be part of a milk jug.