PHLUSH in the News

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

Bloomberg falls short on Public Restrooms

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Bloomberg falls short on Public Restrooms.”  By Michael Gartland. New York Post. October 27, 2013.

Do You Know Where You’ll Go Poo After a Big Earthquake?

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Do You Know Where You’ll Go Poo After a Big Earthquake?” By Nathan Gilles. The Portland Mercury. October 16, 2013.

Searching for a proper public restroom

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Searching for a proper public restroom.”  By Zachariah Bryan. Ballard News-Tribune.  July 31, 2013.

A potty for all people

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“A potty for all people.”  By Aaron Burkhalter. Real Change News. June 26, 2013.

Students flush out ideas for more public restrooms

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Students flush out ideas for more public restrooms.” By Kari Nelson.  Portland State Vanguard.  April 24, 2013.

PSU students find lack of public restrooms in Portland for homeless population, city residents

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“PSU students find lack of public restrooms in Portland for homeless population, city residents.”  By Sara Hottman.  The Oregonian.  April 5, 2013.

Loos and trash bins lacking in parts of Portland, but downtown is flush

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Loos and trash bins lacking in parts of Portland, but downtown is flush.” By Sara Hottman. The Oregonian. January 17, 2013.

Potty Break: Chinatown tries to clean up its act with one new program, another in the works

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Potty Break: Chinatown tries to clean up its act with one new program, another in the works”  By Arvin Temkar. Monterey Bay Weekly. January 10, 2013.

A day to break toilet taboos

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“A day to break toilet taboos.” By Sumedha Sood.  BBC Travelwise. November 16, 2012.


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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