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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 and NGO devoted to issues…
Read MoreAdditional Reflections on the U.S. WASH Convening
As a continuation of the previous blog post, Ashley — who went to an entirely different set of panels than Genevieve! — provides her reflection of the U.S. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Convening in Washington, DC from May 7-9, 2024. PART II: ASHLEY’S REFLECTIONS On May 7th, 2024, Washington, DC awoke to its regular…
Read MoreThe 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 restroom access for people across…
Read MoreTips for Creating a Successful Family Emergency Plan
The scariest thing about natural disasters is that they can happen out of nowhere so you need to be prepared. Does your family know what to do if a tornado, hurricane, or wildfire erupts around your home? In addition to creating an emergency response kit, an emergency plan is crucial to ensure your family…
Read MoreSmall Business Tips for Having a Public Restroom
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your mind and your restroom isn’t high on that list of priorities. However, having a restroom could be an essential service your business provides to your clients and customers. Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans use a public toilet at least once…
Read MoreThis Tuesday: Composting Toilets & Supporting Codes and Policies
With the support of PHLUSH, the Jefferson County Sanitation HAT has been hard at work this year strengthening community relationships, surveying local residents on sanitation needs and educational interests, and collaborating with local and regional experts to address rural sanitation challenges. A Housing+Sanitation Learning Series kicked off this fall, starting with a presentation of FLUSH:…
Read MoreCan ecological sanitation help increase the supply of affordable housing?
December 28, 2021 As the cost of housing skyrockets across the United States, we’ve been wondering about the potential of water reuse and low-water toilet technologies to augment the affordable housing supply. Now, housing advocates, local officials, and residents in rural Jefferson County, Washington, have asked PHLUSH to find out. If ecological sanitation technologies…
Read MoreHappy Menstrual Hygiene Day!
Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day, and PHLUSH realizes that menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and health can be improved with adequate access to restrooms. We are beginning to dive into the intersection of restroom advocacy and MHM — learn more by hearing our board President, Genevieve Schutzius, speak on the intersection of restroom access and MHM…
Read MoreIs the Queen City ready to PHLUSH?
No matter one’s position in life, the title of that old children’s book applies: “Everyone Poops.” From a manual laborer all the way to royalty, nature’s call is one we all must answer – sometimes more urgently than others! That’s why even The Queen City must admit that she’s ready to PHLUSH. Founded in the…
Read MorePHLUSH is looking for volunteers!
Are you passionate about public sanitation, toilet access, and emergency preparedness? PHLUSH (Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us make the world a better place to poop and pee. The need for public restrooms has never been greater due to the pandemic, rising rates of homelessness, and increases…
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