A free lecture by global educator Odiva Vassell on waste reduction and recycling will be held on Thursday [March 26] as part of the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College’s Eco Lunch & Learn series.

A spokesperson said, “Lecturer Odiva Vassell presents a global perspective on waste reduction and recycling, showing how entrepreneurial thinking and global best practices can spark bold, community-driven solutions in waste reduction and circular innovation.

“The community are invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, March 26th, to learn more about waste reduction and recycling from Fempreneur International founder, Odiva Vassell. The lecture is a free presentation of Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and Bermuda College and marks the second lecture in their Winter Eco Lunch & Learn series for 2026.

“Odiva Vassell is an engineer, global educator, and architect of a worldwide community empowering women of all nations and ‘mother tongues’ to become fierce public speakers. Having lived and worked in Japan, South Korea, and across Europe, she brings firsthand insight into some of the world’s most disciplined and innovative recycling systems — including Japan’s culture of community accountability and a ‘Mottainai’ mindset.

“Blending technical expertise with public education, her work focuses on translating global best practices into practical, community-level solutions. Through her international teaching platform, she integrates sustainability themes into her courses and advocates for local innovation inspired by global success stories.

Read  ore here: https://bernews.com/2026/03/eco-lunch-learn-waste-reduction/