PHLUSH in the News

The media covers PHLUSH activities and regularly seeks
out members for comment.

Rage Against the Latrine

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Rage Against the Latrine”  Interview with No Place to Go author Lezlie Lowe. by Coach House Books. September 10, 2018.

Public Washrooms, Walking to Work and Transit Stations

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Public Washrooms, Walking to Work and Transit Stations“. By Sandy James. Price Tags. April 28, 2018.

Pedestrian Pit Stops: Toronto’s Public Washroom Wasteland

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Pedestrian Pit Stops: Toronto’s Public Washroom Wasteland”. By Pat Doherty. The Walking Commuter. April 21, 2018.

Finding a public toilet in NYC still difficult 10 years into program launch

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Finding a public toilet in NYC still difficult 10 years into program launch”. By Sarina Trangle, am New York February 5, 2018

Portland Loos making a splash beyond city

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland Loos making a splash beyond city”.  Jim Redden. Portland Tribune. Feb 1, 2018.

Public calls for composting toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Public calls for composting toilets“. Kirk Boxleitner. The Port Townsend Leader. Jan 30, 2018.

We Need More Public Bathrooms! 

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

We Need More Public Bathrooms! Amy Zelt. RobGreenfield.TV. December 13, 2017.

Cities Look To Public Restrooms To Clean Up Downtowns, Attract Tourists

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Cities Look To Public Restrooms To Clean Up Downtowns, Attract Tourists”. By Sarah Breitenbach. Huffington Post. September 5, 2017.

Plans underway for all-gender restrooms in Cal Anderson Park: Because everybody need a place to pee safely

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Plans underway for all-gender restrooms in Cal Anderson Park: Because everybody need a place to pee safely.” By Sarah Anne Lloyd, Curbed Seattle, Feb 14, 2017.


Announcement of Collaboration with Pedestrian Space!

Announcement of Collaboration By Genevieve Mancuso of PHLUSH and Annika Lundkvist of Pedestrian Space           PHLUSH is a nonprofit based in the United States that helps local governments and citizen groups to advocate for and provide equitable public restroom access. Pedestrian Space is a media platform…

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A Recap of the U.S. WASH Convening: Part I

In early May, Ashley and Genevieve traveled cross-country for a whirlwind week in Washington DC at the inaugural United States WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Convening! We’d like to thank our friends at DigDeep and Water For People for putting this incredible conference together, including funding for travel and lodging…

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The Importance of Inclusive Restroom Signage

Professional photographer Mark Chester did not intentionally find the issue of inclusivity in restroom access - the issue found him. Chester began photographing restroom signs 12 years ago. In conducting this work, Chester began pondering the relationship between signage and inclusivity. What he found is that the barriers to equitable…

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