PHLUSH in the News

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

Emergency Sanitation

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Emergency Sanitation.”  Neighborhood Activist. NW Examiner. October 2011.

PHLUSH Commemorates World Water Day

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“PHLUSH Commemorates World Water Day.”  Neighborhood Activist. NW Examiner. April 2011.

Online exclusive: Portland’s new Loo: The pros and cons of Portland’s new Park Blocks restroom

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

Online exclusive: Portland’s new Loo: The pros and cons of Portland’s new Park Blocks restroom.  By Elizabeth Wilson. Portland State University Vanguard. Dec 3, 2010.

City Celebrates World Toilet Day With First Flush

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“City Celebrates World Toilet Day With First Flush”. Fox 12 TV. November 19, 2010.

Newest Loo opens on World Toilet Day: Third public restroom will get a ceremonial first flush

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Newest Loo opens on World Toilet Day: Third public restroom will get a ceremonial first flush.” Portland Tribune. November 16, 2010.

As two more Loos come to Portland, city officials and neighbors call them a success

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“As two more Loos come to Portland, city officials and neighbors call them a success.” Mollie Hottle. The Oregonian. November 12, 2010.

Toilet Troubles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Public Restrooms

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Toilet Troubles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Public Restrooms” Amanda Waldoupe. Portland Mercury. Jul 29, 2010.

Let’s stay human with PHLUSH

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Let’s stay human with PHLUSH” Toilet Times (WTO, Singapore). December 2009.

City says it found right balance of privy privacy

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“City says it found right balance of privy privacy” Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon.  Aug 6, 2009.


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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