PHLUSH in the News

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

Safe, Accessible, Durable & Green — The Latest Trends in Restroom Structures

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Safe, Accessible, Durable & Green — The Latest Trends in Restroom Structures” By Chris Gelbach.  Recreation Management. September, 2012.

Portland Loo, a public toilet that skips to the head of its class

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland Loo, a public toilet that skips to the head of its class“.  Los Angeles Times. August 29, 2012.  (Front page!)

When You Gotta Go. Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“When You Gotta Go. Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In.”  By Alex Zielinski. Portland Mercury. July 12, 2012.

PHLUSH hosts World Toilet Organization Leader Jack Sim

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“PHLUSH hosts World Toilet Organization Leader Jack Sim.”  By Merlin Varaday.  Old Town Chinatown Crier.  Fall, 2012.

Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In.”  By Alex Zielinski.  Portland Mercury. 12, 2012

Portland markets its solar-powered public toilet

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland markets its solar-powered public toilet.”  By Steven Dubois (Associated Press).  San Diego Times-Union.  April 14, 2012.

Northwest Portland students open fifth Portland Loo with songs about toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Northwest Portland students open fifth Portland Loo with songs about toilets.” By Molly Hottle.  The Oregonian.  January 31, 2012.

Portland Loo – 1st Flush – Portland Oregon

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

Portland Loo – 1st Flush – Portland Oregon. Video 12 min. By Guy Bodin. Feb 1, 2012

No relief?  Park bathrooms on the city’s chopping block

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“No relief?  Park bathrooms on the city’s chopping block”  Street Roots. January 12, 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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