PHLUSH in the News

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

Toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Toilets” Interview with Gabriel Spitzer. Sound Effect. Episode #24 KNKX (former KPLU), Seattle. June 20, 2015.

In Tony Hamptons Community, Plans for Potties Get Flushed

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“In Tony Hamptons Community, Plans for Potties Get Flushed” By Doug Feiden. The Wall Street Journal.  (Front Page!) April 27, 2015.

How to Create the Perfect Public Restroom

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“How to Create the Perfect Public Restroom”. Ross Reynolds interviews PHLUSH’s Carol McCreary, KUOW, Seattle. Mar 4, 2015.

Restroom sticker shock: Installation of Portland Loos cost San Diego more than twice initial estimate

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Restroom sticker shock: Installation of Portland Loos cost San Diego more than twice initial estimate.” By David Garrick. San Diego Union-Tribune. Dec 26, 2014.

Designing Bathrooms for the Homeless (and Everyone Else)

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Designing Bathrooms for the Homeless (and Everyone Else)”  By Nicholas Korody. Archinect. Sept 2, 2014. (Right to Relief is a PHLUSH collaboration.)

Relief coming: City adding public toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Relief coming: City adding public toilets.” By David Garrick. San Diego Union-Tribune. July 27, 2014.

The Big One: A Northwest Earthquake Survival Guide

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“The Big One: A Northwest Earthquake Survival Guide.”  By Randy Gragg. Portland Monthly. July, 2014.

Live interviews with Ron Corbett of Ottawa’s Radio Talk 580CFRA

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

Live interviews with Ron Corbett of Ottawa’s Radio Talk 580CFRA on May 6, 2014 and with Angela Kokatt of Calgary’s NewsTalk770 on May 7, 2014

Praise for the Toilet Tsar

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Praise for the Toilet Tsar.”  The Oxford Times. November 21, 2013.


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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