The 5 Funniest Recycling Videos

by 09/28/11 4 Comments

Who says taking care of the planet has to be all doom and gloom? From unconventional methods to reminding co-workers to recycle to catchy tunes urging Walmart to take back TVs for recycling, we’ve rounded up a group of videos that promote recycling and sustainability, but will also make you laugh.

1.  The office recycling enforcer

Reebok launched a series of TV commercials in the early 2000s featuring the character “Terrible” Terry Tate, the “office linebacker” who doles out discipline to office workers who aren’t following company policies – from taking long breaks to not refilling the coffee pot.

Check out how Terry puts the smack down when one middle manager tosses an aluminum can in the garbage bin; we’re guessing this is the last time this guy will trash a recyclable.

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Alexis Petru

Alexis Petru

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  1. Joan Tucker

    posted on September 28th, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    I like the Video , I have a mother in law that goes through my garbage , so I know to put the can in the right place.

  2. Ellen Bigler

    posted on September 29th, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    And they think I'm a bear at work :-)

  3. America Recycles Day

    posted on October 14th, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    These are great! If anyone is inspired to create their own funny recycling video, we are holding a video contest right now! The grand prize is $1,000. Visit AmericaRecyclesDay.org/video-contest to find out more.

  4. Brian Schramm

    posted on November 27th, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Educate our youth, TCH3RS!

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