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Plastic pollution  involves the accumulation of  plastic  products in the  environment  that adversely affects  wildlife ,  wildlife habitat , or humans.  Plastics that act as  pollutants  are categorized into micro-, meso-, or macrodebris, based on size.   The prominence of plastic pollution is correlated with plastics being inexpensive and durable, which lends to high levels of plastics used by humans.  However, it is slow to degrade.  Plastic pollution can unfavorably affect lands, waterways and oceans. Living organisms, particularly marine animals, can also be affected through entanglement, direct ingestion of plastic waste, or through exposure to chemicals within plastics that cause interruptions in biological functions. Humans are also affected by plastic pollution, such as through the disruption of the  thyroid hormone  axis or  hormone  levels. In the UK alone, more than 5 million tonnes of plastic are consumed each year, of which an estimated mere 24% makes it into recycling

Spiderweb Candy                         Ingredients 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon shortening 1/3 cup flaked coconut, coarsely chopped Directions In a microwave, melt baking chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip each pretzel halfway into chocolate allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. In a microwave, melt candy coating disks; stir until smooth. Dip pretzel tips into coating allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.  Yield: about 2 dozen. TOTAL TIME:  Prep: 20 min. + chilling MAKES:  5 servings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Fright Cake Recipe                     Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size) 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped 1 carton (16 ounc