A budget proposal by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker would eliminate state subsidies for recycling and local government mandates to provide recycling services, but would keep in place the requirement for residents to recycle. "To date, Wisconsin has been recognized as a leader in recycling, and a whole generation of children has grown up with a strong recycling ethic," said Amber Meyer Smith, director of government relations at Clean Wisconsin, an environmental advocacy group. "Recycling is good for our environment and our economy, and this proposal represents a significant step backward for Wisconsin."
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